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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Mexico (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Blue Violet |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Synonyms: [Salvia greggii 'Purple', Hort.] |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Salvia coahuilensis (Coahuila Sage) - A sprawling evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 tall and as wide or a little wider with narrow 1 inch long olive-green leaves and violet-purple flowers over a long period from late spring through fall. The foliage has a particular spicy aroma. Best planted in full sun in a well-drained soil. It is fairly drought tolerant but looks better with occasional to regular irrigation. Hardy to 20 F. Cut back plants hard in winter to promote fresh new foliage in spring. This beautiful little sage is occasionally offered as Salvia greggii 'Purple' but unlike Salvia greggii, which has a narrow extended range from the mountains in south west Texas south to San Luis Potosi, this little jewel comes from a restricted area in the mountainous Sierra Madre Occidental in the province of Coahuila, west of Saltillo. We first received this plant from Mark Bartholomew of Hi-Mark Nursery in 1991.
The information about Salvia coahuilensis displayed on this page is based on research conducted in our library and from reliable online resources. We also relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we visit, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others, and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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