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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Andean Area (South America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Blue |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Height: 3-5 feet |
| Width: 3-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Medium Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Salvia sagittata (Arrow Leaf Sage) - An evergreen, herbaceous perennial salvia from the Andes (Ecuador, Peru and Chile) at elevations up to 10,500 feet. The Arrow-leaf sage forms a large shrub reaching 3 to 5 feet tall and wide with thick, yellow-green, deltoid shaped leaves. Very distinctive, striking true gentian blue flower spikes occur summer through fall. Quite handsome plant for flower and foliage. Provide full sun with a quick-draining soil. Mulch plants well and water regularly for optimum growth. Not recommended for hot humid climes. Established, well-mulched plants are cold hardy into the 20's. Listed for use in herbal remedies, dietary supplements and for yellow dye. This plant made its debut into the California nursery trade in 1999. Our original plant came from Carol Bornstein of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Sagittata, the specific epithet refers to the sagitate leaf shape, which is latin for "arrow-head shaped".
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Salvia sagittata .
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