Marine Blue Germander Sage Salvia chamaedryoides Drought-Tolerant Blue Sage

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Marine Blue Germander Sage

Salvia chamaedryoides 'Marine Blue'

A drought-defying perennial that carpets the ground in vivid, true blue flowers for months.

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Description

Salvia chamaedryoides ‘Marine Blue’ is a compact, evergreen perennial sage prized for its intensely blue flowers and soft, silvery-gray leaves. Native to high-altitude regions of Mexico, this variety thrives in warm, sunny climates and performs exceptionally well in California landscapes.

Blooming from spring through fall, ‘Marine Blue’ provides long-lasting color while requiring minimal water once established. Its low, mounding habit makes it an excellent choice for borders, slopes, rock gardens, and Mediterranean-style designs.

Why You’ll Love This Plant

Deep marine-blue flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Silvery, velvety foliage adds year-round texture even when not in bloom
Extremely drought-tolerant once established
Compact growth habit—ideal for small gardens and containers
Performs beautifully in full sun and poor or rocky soils
Low maintenance and deer-resistant

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Mature height: 1–2 ft
Mature spread: 2–3 ft
Light: Full sun

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Features:Foliage: Oval, pointed leaves with serrated margins, silvery-gray in color and highly aromatic.Flowers: Small, two-lipped, deep violet-blue flowers densely packed on upright spikes; blooms profusely over a long period.Habit: Perennial subshrub with a rounded, mounding habit. Spreads slowly by underground runners. Drought tolerant, heat resistant, deer resistant, and low maintenance.
Growth Rate: Moderate
Key Advantages:Profuse, long-lasting display of deep blue flowers.Attractive aromatic silvery foliage.Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established.Deer resistant and low maintenance
Landscape Uses:Borders and low hedges.Rock gardens and xeriscapes.Container and patio gardens.Herb and sensory gardens.Erosion control on sunny slopes

Faqs

Q: How do I keep it flowering and looking tidy?
A: It benefits from a light shearing or trim after its main spring bloom flush and again in midsummer if it becomes leggy. This encourages fresh, compact growth and promotes continuous flowering. Avoid heavy fall pruning.

Q: Is it cold hardy?
A: It is best suited for USDA zones 7-10. In zone 7, it may die back in a hard winter but often re-sprouts from the roots in spring. In colder zones, it can be grown as an annual or in a container to be overwintered indoors. Good drainage is key to winter survival.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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