Salvia chamaedryoides
Common name(s): germander sage
Description: perennial; aromatic, gray-green foliage and dark blue flower spikes in summer. Thrives in dry, sunny sites with fast-draining soil.
Height: to 18 in. Spread: to 18 in.
Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil
Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators
Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below
Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought
Distribution: Central Mexico
Care: prune to 6 inches above the ground in spring (after all danger of last frost) to rejuvenate foliage. Adding a 1-2 inch layer of gravel around the base increases survivability and prevents crown rot. Cutting back spent blooms in summer will encourage more blooming but is not necessary. No fertilizer.
