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Germander Sage

Germander Sage

Salvia chamaedryoides

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 11b

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A compact, semi-woody sage native to Mexico with small gray-green leaves and bright red tubular flowers attractive to hummingbirds and pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeric gardens and water-wise landscapes.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 1.5–2.5′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Lamiaceae

Native Range

Mexico

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Notable Cultivars

The species itself is widely grown; cultivar 'Navajo Scarlet' is known for its deep red flowers and compact habit.

Companion Planting

Plants well with