Salvia flocculosa - Blue Ecuadorian Sage

(Blue Ecuadorian Sage) A beautiful, densely branched shrub with silvery leaves, this rare species was once thought to be S. cruickshanksii. In the California nursery trade, it has been called "Salvia 'Equador'". This is the true species, a great garden plant for warm areas.

We find this plant does best with ample water, but it is remarkably drought resistant if necessary. The warmer your garden is, the larger it grows. We have reports of monster plants 12 feet tall in the hills above the Monterey Bay.

The lovely mid-blue flowers are strongly marked with white, and seem never to stop. Especially in the warmth of summer this variety is one that blooms non-stop. It needs to be cut back occasionally so that new growth predominates.

Found in only six locations in the Andes at 8,000 to 9,000 feet, this is a species considered "vulnerable", one step short of endangered.

Great in containers, where it is a fine background for darker or glossy green leaves. It's ultimate cold tolerance is unknown, and may be a candidate for Zones 7 and 8.

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In stock	4 item(s) available
Weight	1.00 lbs
Common name	Blue Ecuadorian Sage
USDA Zone	9 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)	36"+/36"+/48"+
Exposure	Full sun to partial shade
Soil	Well drained
Water	Average to dry
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$7.50

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