Germander Sage

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 9:19am — Kathy Ormiston
Salvia chamaedryoides.JPG
Photo Credit: 
Kathy Ormiston, PADG
Botanical Name: 
Salvia chamaedryoides
Pronunciation: 
(SAL-vee-uh kam-ay-dry-OY-deez)
Common Name: 
Germander Sage
Plant Type: 
Perennial
Mature Size: 
2 ft. wide and 3 ft. to 4 ft. tall
Water Requirements: 
Low: water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet
Sun/Shade Requirements: 
Full sun
Flower Color : 
Bright blue
Wildlife: 
This plant is deer resistant
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

Salvia chamaedryoids is one tough cookie. This plant needs very little water and blooms like crazy in the late summer. 

We grow this plant as much for its pretty silver leaves as its bright blue flowers. Deadheading will encourage those lovely blue flowers to come back in the fall. Shearing back to the ground in late fall rejuvenates the plant.