Salvia arizonica

Common name(s): Arizona blue sage

Description: perennial; found in dry, shady biomes in the Sky Islands of S. Arizona and N. Mexico as well as the Chisos Mountains of SW Texas. Low, spreading growth with aromatic, triangular leaves and abundant blue-violet flower spikes in summer. Performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade.

Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: partial shade and well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 0 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought

Distribution: U.S. (Arizona, Texas), N.E. Mexico