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Chia

Salvia Columbariae

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Overview

Salvia columbariae, commonly known as Chia, is a flowering annual herb prized for its dense clusters of vibrant blue to purple flowers. Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal water once established. Chia's blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds, rich in omega-3, add a nutritious element. Ideal for xeriscapes and native gardens in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — is a flowering annual herb prized for its dense clusters of vibrant blue to purple flowersChia (Salvia Columbariae) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soilsChia (Salvia Columbariae) — requiring minimal water once establishedChia (Salvia Columbariae) — Ideal for xeriscapes and native gardens in USDA zones 9-11Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Chia's blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds, rich in omega-3, add a nutritious elementChia (Salvia Columbariae) — A member of the Lamiaceae family+39

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — is a flowering annual herb prized for its dense clusters of vibrant blue to purple flowers
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — requiring minimal water once established
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Ideal for xeriscapes and native gardens in USDA zones 9-11
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Chia's blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds, rich in omega-3, add a nutritious element
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — A member of the Lamiaceae family
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — commonly referred to as Chia or Golden Chia
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — this annual herb is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — thriving in full sun exposures and requiring minimal water once established
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — promoting biodiversity within the garden.<br><br>The slender
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — adding a vibrant burst of color during the spring season
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — upright stems are clothed with pinnately lobed leaves
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — which are highly aromatic when crushed
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Chia seeds - harvested from the plant's dry
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — It is also frost-tolerant, making it a resilient choice for a variety of regional landscapes
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — This low-maintenance plant is an excellent choice for borders
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — or naturalistic rock gardens
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — annual for full or half; providing both functional and ornamental value
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Chia's blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds, rich in omega-3, add a nutritious element; thriving in full sun exposures and
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — Maturing around 1-1.5 feet tall and wide; adding a vibrant burst of color during the spring season, image 46
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — is a flowering annual herb prized for its dense clusters of vibrant blue to purple flowers; requiring minimal water, image 45
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — annual with blue blooms; promoting biodiversity within the garden.<br><br>The slender
Chia (Salvia Columbariae) — blue flowers in the garden; chia's blooms attract pollinators, while its seeds, rich in omega-3, add a nutritious element

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