General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 1 - 2 feet
Plant Spread: 2 - 3 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Pale blue
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Running Peruvian Sage
  • Salvia

Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jan 24, 2020 8:54 PM concerning plant:
    A 2020 introduction by Flowers By The Sea of Elk, CA. FBTS sells, grows and specializes in salvias.

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