Shangri-la sage
Salvia moorcroftiana x indica
This sage combines the most attractive features of both its parents. Wide, sturdy leaves are broad and an attractive blue grey shade. Flower stems lean over the leaves and display lavender-blue flowers with a paler lip spotted purple. Flowering can continue for months, beginning in spring. Discovered as a chance seedling at Suncrest Nurseries, Watsonville CA.
Tips from the pros:
Cut stems down to ground when blossoms fade to allow basal leaves to flourish again.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 2-3 feet |
| Width | 2-3 feet |
| Flowering Season | Spring to summer |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to dry |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Year Introduced | 2017 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance and allow to go to seed. Thin out any undesireable seedlings. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
