Perennial- Sage, Electric Blue
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Common Name: Electric Blue Sage, Germander Sage
Botanical Name: Salvia chamaedryoides
Family: Lamiaceae
Description: Perennial, found in inland Mexico below 9000 feet
Full sun or part shade: Full or part sun
Water: Twice per month, drought tolerant
Soil: Adaptable to different soil types
Habit and form: Sprawling semi-evergreen shrub 3 feet tall and 5 feet wide
Flower type: Short spikes of flowers with gray-green leaves
Flower color & bloom season: Bright lavender blue color. Blooms spring through fall
Uses, if any, for plant and/or flowers: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Pruning time & method: Prune in early spring. Leaves emit a spicy fragrance when bruised
Maintenance tips: Spreads through underground runners
