Salvia mohavensis
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Species Name: Salvia mohavensis
Common Name: Mojave Sage
- This uncommon sage is endemic to the Mojave desert. In its natural habitat it is relatively small (2 to 3 feet high and wide). But, as can happen with desert plants, it may grow larger in the garden if conditions are favorable. Blue flowers in spring.
- Plant Family: Lamiaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height by Width: 2-3' H x 2-3' W
- Growth Habit: Mounding
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to moderate
- Cold Hardy to: 4500'
- Flower Season: Spring
- Flower Color: Blue
- Endangered?: Not Listed
- Distribution: Desert Mountains
- Natural Habitat: Dry rocky slopes, blackbrush scrub, pinyon/juniper woodland, 900-4500'
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