Shrubby Blue Sage (Salvia Ballotiflora) is a perennial shrub in the Lamiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A much-branched aromatic shrub with square stems and bluish-purple flowers in elongated clusters.

Shrubby Blue Sage

Shrubby Blue Sage

Salvia Ballotiflora

A much-branched aromatic shrub with square stems and bluish-purple flowers in elongated clusters.

Quick Facts

Type
shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor, drought-tolerant landscape plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Shrubby Blue Sage

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Lamiaceae
Genus:Salvia