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Salvia chamaedryoides (Salvia chamaedryoides)

Salvia chamaedryoides, Germander Sage, is a low-growing perennial herb from Mexico with blue flowers and silvery foliage.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade, at least 6 hours of direct sun.

Watering

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly in spring/summer with diluted balanced fertilizer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade, at least 6 hours of direct sun.

Water

Water when top inch of soil is dry. Reduce in winter.

Soil

Well-draining soil is essential. Prefers sandy or loamy soils.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 15-25°C. Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed monthly in spring/summer with diluted balanced fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.6-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-dormant in cooler months

Leaf Color

Silver, Gray

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

65000

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Synonyms
Salvia chamaedrifolia Andrews
Salvia chamaedrys Willd.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia chamaedryoides
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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