Salvia cuspidata ssp. gilliesii

(Chilean Mountain Sage) Formerly known as S. gillesii, this delicate-looking sage with dramatically deep blue flowers is robust in the garden. Its branches are draped with wooly grey foliage featuring rounded, toothed leaves that are pleasantly scented.

A native of the Chilean Andes, it grows in full sun on rocky coastal slopes, but is often shrouded in Pacific Ocean fog. Its 2-foot-long flower spikes bloom from late summer through the onset of winter. Even without flowers this is an attractive plant.

Chilean Mountain Sage prefers rich soil and needs good drainage as well as room to reach up to 7 feet tall and spread its branches 6 feet wide. It cascades gracefully on slopes. Although drought tolerant, it is most attractive with regular watering.

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In stock	8 item(s) available
Common name	Chilean Mountain Sage
USDA Zone	7 - 9
Size (h/w/fh)	72"/72"/84"
Exposure	Full sun
Soil	Well drained
Water	Average to dry
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$9.00

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Pantone Pageant: Sprawling Salvias for a Monaco Blue Slope
Category: Everything Salvias
Posted: Feb 18, 2013 23:41:00
Synopsis: Even landscaping can be stylish. Fill a problem slope with Chilean Mountain Sage and Limelight Mexican Sage. Their flowers are fine color matches for Monaco Blue, one of Pantone's 2013 designer blues. Intersperse lavender-flowered Spreading California Purple Sage.

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Salvia cuspidata ssp. gilliesii - Chilean Mountain Sage:

Exposure
Full sun
Habit
7 - 9	72 inches tall	72 inches wide
Ground cover	Shrub
Water Needs
Average water	Drought resistant
Blooming Season
Fall blooming	Summer blooming
Attracts
Deer resistant

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Here's some of the best uses for this plant in your garden:

Salvia cuspidata ssp. gilliesii - Chilean Mountain Sage:

Groundcover

Screening

Shrub border

Background planting

Dry garden

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