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Salvia sinaloensis 'Aztec Blue'
Ground cover perennial with intense and vibrant true blue flowers. The foliage offers ornamental value. As young leaves emerge they a delightful plum colour slowly changing to an olive green as they age but always retaining a bronze tinge providing the plant is in full sun. When planted in light shade greener foliage results. As the name suggests, 'Aztec Blue' is a native of Mexico and originates in the countrys province of Sinaloa. A delightful little plant which will grow and spread slowly via underground runners to form an attractive ground cover.

Genus
Salvia
Species
sinaloensis
Cultivar
'Aztec Blue'
Common name
Ornamental sage
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Mexico
DETAILS
Height
30 cm
Width
40 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-deciduous
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Prefers even soil moisture / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Nourishment / Sanctuary / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants