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Salvia 'Purple Stem'
(Purple Stem Sage) Aside from knowing that it was collected in the Northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, little can be said with certainty about the taxonomy of this Salvia. What we can say definitively about this not-rare-but not-at-all-common plant is this: it is easy to grow, flowers abundantly, has stunning dark purple stems and does well in heat and with limited water.

Growing to four feet or more as an upright, woody shrub, the stems of this plant really stand out in the garden. We like to see it planted in front of a silvery leafed Sage such as S. clevlandii 'Winnifred Gilman' or ‘Pozo Blue’, which makes it really stand out. Very numerous lavender marked with white flowers on tall spikes in the Fall make a grand show.

Good drainage and full sun are important, and it grows well with California Native Sages.

Highly recommended.


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In stock 8 item(s) available
Weight 1.00 lbs
Common name   Purple Stem Sage
USDA Zone   8 - 9
Size (h/w/fh)   48"+/36"+/60"+
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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#655
Salvia africana-carulea Salvia africana-carulea

 (Blue African Sage or Blousalie) A handsome and unusual, densely branched shrub with small, gray leaves, this Salvia puts on a show when in full bloom. The pale blue flowers are born on foot long spikes that cover the plant, and have a large, trumpet shaped green & red bract at their base.

 Our price: $8.00
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#381
Salvia africana-lutea Salvia africana-lutea

 (Beach or Golden Sage) Young plants are thickly covered with elliptical, woolly gray-green leaves. 2”-4” stems carry whorls of very interesting one to two inch-long bright yellow flowers that age to rusty orange and look somewhat withered when mature, making them both an attraction and an oddity. Blooms mainly in the Winter and early Spring and sporadically through Fall.

Shear back by 1/3 in late Spring to encourage new basal growth. Plants need deep watering at least once a month(when established) and enjoy a loose, preferably sandy, soil.

This is a very unusual plant that we find to be tough and resilient.  Like many plants from the Cape region, apply fertilizer sparingly and have an acid to neutral, well drained soil.


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#679
Salvia chamadryoides x ‘Marine Blue’ Salvia chamadryoides x ‘Marine Blue’

 (Marine Blue Sage) The name and origin of this fine cultivar has long been in dispute. It may be a clone or hybrid of Salvia chamaedryoides var.isochroma. We have grown this variety for many years now, and offer it for what it is - not for its name.




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#288
Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gillman' Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gillman'

 (Cleveland Sage or California Blue Sage) This drought tolerant evergreen California native Salvia is a compact aromatic shrub with electric blue-purple flowers in the Summer.

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#627
Salvia coahuilensis Salvia coahuilensis

 (Coahuila Sage) Such a pretty little shrub! Small shiny deep green leaves clothe this densely branched, mounding Sage form the mountains of Coahuila, Mexico. In a sunny spot with good drainage the sheer number of beet-purple flowers will amaze you.

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#717
Salvia fruticosa Salvia fruticosa

 (Greek Sage) Most of the dried culinary Sage sold in the United States is Greek Sage. Frescoes on Crete dated to 1400 BC depict this plant, It was used by the Phoenicians and Greeks for cooking and as a medicine. Truly, this is an ancient and beloved companion to mankind.

 Our price: $6.00
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#650
Salvia keerli Salvia keerli

 (Big Grape Sage) There is a bit of confusion between this plant and Grape Scented Sage (Salvia melissodora), which it resembles. Big Grape Sage is larger in leaf and size, with larger flowers as well. It makes a great companion planted with it's little brother, which shares the same cultural needs.

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#716
Salvia muelleri Salvia muelleri

 (Royal Purple Autumn Sage) Part of the complex of species that include S. gregii and S. microphylla, this intensely purple flowered Sage is at its best in the short days of Fall. Small leafed and densely branched, this plant is a small shrub in Zones 8 & 9, a herbaceous perennial in Zone 7. It has a soft texture and does well at the edge of pathways, in mixed borders or in containers where it can be enjoyed close up.

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#610
Salvia scordifolia Salvia scordifolia

 (Scordy Sage) Another sage that sells itself instantly when seen in bloom. The flower color is rich and saturated, and its easy to grow. For us, it is very much stronger and easier to grow than Grape Scented Sage (Salvia melissodora), which it resembles in foliage.

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#697
Salvia semiatrata Salvia semiatrata

 (Pine Mountain Sage) Without a doubt, this is in the elite group of "World's Showiest Salvias". No other Sage has such contrast in flower and bract color. The small but very numerous flowers are sprinkled all over this well branched,shrubby plant for months in the Summer and Fall. Add to that the fact that it is a hummingbird favorite and you'll understand why we are so excited about this one.

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#598
Salvia taraxacifolia Salvia taraxacifolia

 (Dandelion Leaf Sage) A most unusual and rewarding Salvia from the Atlas Mountains in Morocco, this sturdy ground cover is hardy and adaptable.

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#645
Salvia tingitana Salvia tingitana

 (Mauretania Tingitana Sage) A plant with a history. This rare Sage was first described in 1777, and was known for decades before this date. The origin of the plant was a hotly debated mystery - was it native to Egypt, Syria, Aleppo, Tunis, or Tangier - until 1989, when a specimen was discovered in Saudi Arabia.


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#684
Salvia x 'Pozo Blue' Salvia x 'Pozo Blue'

 (Grey Musk Sage) A chance hybrid between California Blue Sage (Salvia clevlandii) and California Purple Sage (Salvia leucophylla) found at Las Pilitas Native Plant Nursery in Southern California, this plant is fast growing, tolerant of almost any soil and blooms for a full month in the Spring. If you are looking for a tough California native plant, you've found it.  And very attractive, richly scented white hairy leaves on well branched stems make this a large, garden worthy Sage.


 Our price: $7.00
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#702
Salvia x `Savannah Blue’ Salvia x `Savannah Blue’

 (Savannah Blue African Sage) Two South Africa Salvias (S namensis and S. repens) are the parent plants of this stunning hybrid Sage. Both of the parents are nice, but this hybrid is spectacular. Dense branching and nicely cut foliage comes from the Namabian Sage, and strong stems with large sky blue flowers comes from the Creeping African Sage.

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