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 8–10Climate Mediterranean

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense

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) — Its aromatic, heart-shaped, and serrated leaves add textural contrast

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it thrives in full sun, requiring well-drained soil

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Hardy to USDA Zone 8-11, it blooms from late spring to fall

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — commonly known as Canary Island Sage

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Canary Island Sage (Salvia canariensis) is a vigorous perennial boasting dense

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) — Its aromatic, heart-shaped, and serrated leaves add textural contrast

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens, it thrives in full sun, requiring well-drained soil

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Hardy to USDA Zone 8-11, it blooms from late spring to fall

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — commonly known as Canary Island Sage

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — is a vibrant and lush perennial that is native to the Canary Islands

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — As a landscape architect assistant

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) — this sage demands attention and space to flourish

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — which can be a nice contrast against darker foliage in your landscape

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — Salvia canariensis blooms from late spring to early fall

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — providing a long-lasting display of color

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 plant is drought-tolerant once established

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — reducing the need for frequent irrigation

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — and its flower spikes can attract hummingbirds and pollinators

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — lavender flowers in the garden

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — perennial / shrub with lavender blooms

Canary Island Sage (Salvia Canariensis) — perennial / shrub for full or half

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) — 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) — Native to the Canary Islands, this robust plant reaches 6-8 feet in height with an equal spread; and its flower

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