Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage

Salvia Coahuilensis

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Overview

Salvia coahuilensis, commonly known as Saltillo or Coahuila Sage, is a perennial hailing from Mexico. This sage typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spread, featuring slender stems adorned with aromatic gray-green leaves. In summer and fall, it showcases spikes of blue to violet flowers, drawing in pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Thriving in full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established, ideal for xeric gardens in USDA zones 7-10.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 8–10

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — Salvia coahuilensis, commonly known as Saltillo or Coahuila Sage, is a perennial hailing from Mexico

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — This sage typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spread

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — featuring slender stems adorned with aromatic gray-green leaves

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — it showcases spikes of blue to violet flowers

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — drawing in pollinators like bees and hummingbirds

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — Thriving in full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established, ideal for xeric gardens in USDA zones 7-10

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — commonly known as the Saltillo Sage or Coahuila Sage

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — Salvia coahuilensis, commonly known as Saltillo or Coahuila Sage, is a perennial hailing from Mexico

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — This sage typically reaches 2 to 3 feet in height and spread

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — featuring slender stems adorned with aromatic gray-green leaves

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — it showcases spikes of blue to violet flowers

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — drawing in pollinators like bees and hummingbirds

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — Thriving in full sun, it's drought-tolerant once established, ideal for xeric gardens in USDA zones 7-10

Saltillo Sage, Coahuila Sage (Salvia Coahuilensis) — commonly known as the Saltillo Sage or Coahuila Sage

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