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Canary Island Sage

Salvia Canariensis

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Overview

Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense, woolly, cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers. Native to the Canary Islands, this robust plant reaches 6-8 feet in height with an equal spread. Its aromatic, heart-shaped, and serrated leaves add textural contrast. Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it thrives in full sun, requiring well-drained soil. Hardy to USDA Zone 8-11, it blooms from late spring to fall.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Very LowZones 8–10Type Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Native to the Canary Islands, this robust plant reaches 6-8 feet in height with an equal spreadCanary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — perennial / shrub for full or halfCanary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — focusing on deadheading to encourage continuous blooms and occasional shaping to maintain its appearanceCanary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — this sage demands attention and space to flourishCanary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — perennial / shrub with lavender bloomsCanary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it thrives in full sun, requiring well-drained soil+42

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Very Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Native to the Canary Islands, this robust plant reaches 6-8 feet in height with an equal spread
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — perennial / shrub for full or half
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — focusing on deadheading to encourage continuous blooms and occasional shaping to maintain its appearance
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — this sage demands attention and space to flourish
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — perennial / shrub with lavender blooms
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it thrives in full sun, requiring well-drained soil
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — This plant is drought-tolerant once established
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — is a vibrant and lush perennial that is native to the Canary Islands; its elongated leaves can reach lengths of up to
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — providing a long-lasting display of color
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — and its flower spikes can attract hummingbirds and pollinators
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — is a vibrant and lush perennial that is native to the Canary Islands
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Hardy to USDA Zone 8-11, it blooms from late spring to fall; and its flower spikes can attract hummingbirds and
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense; its aromatic, heart-shaped, and
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Its elongated leaves can reach lengths of up to 6 inches and have a notable silvery-green hue
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — commonly known as Canary Island Sage; its aromatic, heart-shaped, and serrated leaves add textural contrast
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Hardy to USDA Zone 8-11, it blooms from late spring to fall
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — cone-shaped spikes of magenta-purple flowers; its elongated leaves can reach lengths of up to 6 inches and have a
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Its aromatic, heart-shaped, and serrated leaves add textural contrast, image 25
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Its aromatic, heart-shaped, and serrated leaves add textural contrast
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — commonly known as Canary Island Sage
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — lavender flowers in the garden
Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — As a landscape architect assistant
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