Botanical Name: Salvia lemmonii
Common Name: Sonora sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low, wide-spreading shrub, with slender, many-branched stems forming a fairly dense, irregular mound with age; stems are ridged (squarish in cross-section) Height 1' - 3' Spread 3' - 5' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors thrives in full sun, warm locations; avoid deep shade Soil prefers well-draining sites; tolerates normal garden water Hardiness hardy (zones 11-14, 16, 18-24): best in warm low-elevation habitats Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite, elliptic-oval, dark green, smooth on both surfaces; small (1/4"-1/2" long), fragrant when crushed Flowers rose-lavender, slender, funnel-shaped, with bilabiate corolla; bisexual, approx. 1" long, solitary or in small clusters, mostly terminal Fruit a small capsule Propagation: seed or softwood cuttings Usage: an excellent facer, border plant, or low filler, valued for its dark green foliage and contrasting rose-lavender flowers - is very drought tolerant after established; informal theme, sub-tropical gardens; good on slopes Landscape Care: Watering tolerates regular if drainage is excellent; prefers drier locations if grown on clay soils Fertilizing little required after establishment; a light feeding plus mulching speeds up growth rate Pruning little needed; selectively head back as needed to promote a fuller shape Pests/Diseases root-rot in over-watered clay soils Special Conditions/Other Origin: Sonora, Mexico Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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