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Products > Salvia chionophylla   Salvia chionophylla - Snowflake sage     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Mexico (North America) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Height: 1-2 feet Width: Spreading Exposure: Full Sun Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Salvia chionophylla (Snowflake sage) - A relative of autumn sage, Salvia greggii, is from the hills in the Chihuahuan desert. It likes to scurry around the ground, running like a strawberry, in search of moist, fertile soil. When it hits a rich pocket, it roots quickly to form a tuft of vertical growth bearing loose spikes of sky blue flowers but is mostly notable for its foliage. In the brilliant desert sun, the foliage is whitish, giving the mound the supposed appearance of a snow drift. Noted as hardy to USDA Zone 8 and is grown in gardens in North Carolina.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Salvia chionophylla.     [MORE INFO]