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Salvia
chiapensis ~ Chiapas sage |
Salvia chiapensis is native to the cloud forests of the Chiapas
province of Mexico. It grows at elevations of 7,000-9,500 feet. I have grown
Salvia chiapensis in a variety of conditions from full inland sun to the shade of oak trees near the
coast. Chiapas sage has performed fantastically
throughout. It dies out with poor drainage locations during the heat of summer. In
full sun it will grow to about 2.5 feet. In the shade near the coast it can grow to
4 feet or more. It survived the winter to temperatures as low as 20 degrees with no
visible damage. Chiapas sage will require periodic hard pruning to keep it bushy and full.
Saliva chiapensis is a great addition to the hummingbird
garden and to the butterfly
garden.
High resolution images of Salvia
chiapensis are available
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