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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Baja California (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Blue Violet |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Salvia cedroensis (Cedros Island Sage) - A small shrubby plant to 12 to 18 inches tall with gray green stems and felted small gray leaves, that have a faint pineapple-like scent when crushed. The violet blue flowers that rise above the foliage on a 4 to 5 inch long inflorescence are present much of the year with peak bloom in summer and early fall. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil and irrigate very little once established. This plant has proven hardy only to light frosts and likely will require protection for prolonged cold temperatures or dips below 30 F. It is native on Cedros Island off the coast of Baja California and on the adjacent mainland at Vizcaino Peninsula. The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden has introduced an all white flowering form called 'Baja Blanca' that was collected by Michael Benedict on Cedros Island. More information on this plant can be found on the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden's Plant Introduction Page.
This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Salvia cedrosensis.
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