Salvia chamelaeagnea - Rough Blue Sage

(Rough Blue Sage) Salvia chamelaeagnea, which grows wild in the south western Cape, is a member of the most diverse plant community in the world, the fynbos (an Afrikaans word, meaning, literally, fine bush, but a dictionary translation would be scrub or shrubbery).

They grow in the wild along seepage areas, riverbeds and in sandy soil among rocks. Good drainage is essential, but they can handle water. This beauty forms a dense shrub to 4 feet with many strong, upright stems. The leaves are dotted with glands which have a strong scent when touched and leave a sticky residue on fingers.

The large powder blue flowers and the reddish purple bracts are a bonus, and start for us in May and continue until frost.

Highly recommended. A great Patio Plant in colder areas!

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In stock	4 item(s) available
Weight	1.00 lbs
Common name	Rough Blue Sage
USDA Zone	9 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)	48"/24"/48"
Exposure	Full sun
Soil	Well drained
Water	Average to dry
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$7.00

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