Botanical Name: Salvia somonensis 'Dara's Choice'
Common Name: Creeping sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a low-growing, nearly prostrate plant, with rather densely set foliage and stems forming a low mound Height 1' - 2' Spread 3' - 4' Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade at inland sites Soil needs good drainage; performs well on slopes Hardiness hardy (zones 18-24); thrives in warm coastal foothill areas Morphology: Leaves pinnate, opposite on squarish stems, dark green; 2"-3" long, oblong-oval, aromatic Flowers deep blue-purple, in erect spikes which arise 9"-18" above the plant; bilabiate, in 'clusters' on the spike; March - June Fruit tiny black nutlets Propagation: softwood cutting Usage: an excellent low filler or facer in rock garden or casual-theme plantings for blue colored flowers Landscape Care: Watering occasional deep soaking; tolerates more water at hot inland sites Fertilizing little needed Pruning head back and thin after blooming to promote new growth Pests/Diseases relatively free Special Conditions/Other Origin: cultivar Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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