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Salvia cedrosensis

Family Labiatae
Plant Type tender perennial
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Spread 30 - 45 cm (12 - 18 in)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture very low to low, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The tender perennial Salvia cedrosensis (cedros island sage) bears showy, medium violet, fragrant and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid-summer to mid-fall. This plant is mound shaped in form and has showy, matte, medium textured, fragrant and evergreen foliage that is greyish green and light grey in colour. The stems are aromatic.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, border, container and wild flower.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Salvia cedrosensis tolerates drought. This tender perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Salvia cedrosensis (cedros island sage) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.