Blue Vine Sage (Salvia Scutellarioides) is a perennial subshrub in the Lamiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Salvia scutellarioides is an evergreen perennial subshrub native to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru, known for its trailing habit and true-blue flowers.

Blue Vine Sage

Blue Vine Sage

Salvia Scutellarioides

Salvia scutellarioides is an evergreen perennial subshrub native to the Andes Mountains in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru, known for its trailing habit and true-blue flowers.

Quick Facts

Type
subshrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, well-drained
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, attract pollinators, ornamental trailing plant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Blue Vine 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