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Salvia buchananii

Buchanan Sage

Plant photo of: Salvia buchananii
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Description

This attractive sage reaches 1'-2' tall and wide. Leaves are oval, dark green, glossy, and interestingly, spaced apart. Thin stems support 2-lipped, 2" long, drooping purple flowers that bloom in summer and fall. Sages attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Buchanan Sage looks great in containers. It tolerates full sun but appreciates afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It does not tolerate frost and prefers well draining soil.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers