Chiapas Sage

Salvia Chiapensis

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Overview

The Salvia chiapensis, commonly known as Chiapas Sage, is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking magenta flowers. Native to Mexico, it flourishes in USDA zones 8-10, reaching 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread. This sage prefers partial shade and well-draining soil, offering a long blooming period from summer to fall. Its lush green foliage and tubular blooms attract hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 8–10

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly known as Chiapas Sage

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking magenta flowers

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — Native to Mexico, it flourishes in USDA zones 8-10, reaching 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — This sage prefers partial shade and well-draining soil, offering a long blooming period from summer to fall

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — Its lush green foliage and tubular blooms attract hummingbirds

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly referred to as Chiapas Sage

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly known as Chiapas Sage

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking magenta flowers

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — Native to Mexico, it flourishes in USDA zones 8-10, reaching 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — This sage prefers partial shade and well-draining soil, offering a long blooming period from summer to fall

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — Its lush green foliage and tubular blooms attract hummingbirds

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — commonly referred to as Chiapas Sage

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — is a vibrant and lush perennial that offers a burst of intense color and verdant foliage to any garden

Chiapas Sage (Salvia Chiapensis) — This striking plant is native to the cool highlands of Chiapas

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