About This Product
Botanical Name: Salvia microphylla 'Blue Velvet'
Common Name: Blue Velvet Sage
An evergreen perennial that forms a low, wide bush. Dark green leaves are egg-shaped and fragrant. Dark, upright stalks carry spikes of large, two-lipped flowers in blue. Blooms from spring to fall. Attracts pollinators, beneficial insects, and wildlife. Very shade tolerant.
USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 10
Sunset Zone: Zones 7 - 24
Mature Height: 3 - 6 feet
Mature Width: 3 - 6 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Moderate