Botanical Name: Salvia melissodora
Common Name: Grape scented sage
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape A loosely constructed, sprawling plant with spreading, ascending branches with loose blue flower clusters during the warm season
Height to 6'
Spread to 6'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun preferred
Soil prefers a soil with good drainage
Hardiness Hardy (zones 12-24)
 
Morphology:
Leaves rugose olive-green foliage, paler beneath to 1-1/2" long, to 3/4" across; foliage smells somewhat like grapes
Flowers lavender and white flowers in loose clusters held on 6" long long spikes; blooms throughout the warm season
Fruit small woody capsules
 
Propagation:
stem cuttings
 
Usage:
a shrubby perennial appreciated for its long blooming season and easy care; good in scented gardens, perennial borders, mixed with California natives or other Mediterranean theme plants
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average watering, but will tolerate drought when established; reduce summer watering to avoid root rot
Fertilizing slow-release at planting time
Pruning head back to encourage a dense growth habit
Pests/Diseases none significant
Special Conditions/Other
 
Origin: Mexico
Family: Lamiaceae

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