Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coerulea
ID:
301391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 298 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300723



Common Names

  • Coerulea Sage
  • Salvia coerulea
  • Salvia of Coerulea


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Synonyms

  • Salvia ambigens Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia hoveyi auct. [deprecated]
  • Salvia melanocalyx Briq. [unknown]
  • Salvia caerulea L. [unknown]

Description

Salvia coerulea (also called Blue Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has oval-shaped leaves and blue or white flowers, and grows in dry, rocky hillsides and canyons.

Uses & Benefits

Salvia coerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salvia coerulea are white, tubular and borne in terminal spikes. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salvia coerulea is a perennial shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings in the spring or summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring or summer, but germination is slow and erratic.

Where to Find Salvia coerulea

Salvia coerulea can be found in Mexico.

Salvia coerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salvia coerulea?

Salvia coerulea

What is the natural habitat of Salvia coerulea?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

What are the uses of Salvia coerulea?

It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes

Species in the Salvia genus

Salvia absconditiflora, Salvia acuminata, Salvia adenocaulon, Salvia adenophora, Salvia adenophylla, Salvia adiantifolia, Salvia adoxoides, Salvia adulterina, Salvia aegyptiaca, Salvia aequidens, Salvia aequidistans, Salvia aerea, Salvia aethiopis, Salvia africana-lutea, Salvia alamosana, Salvia alariformis, Salvia alata, Salvia albicaulis, Salvia albiflora, Salvia albimaculata, Salvia albocaerulea, Salvia alborosea, Salvia alexeenkoi, Salvia algeriensis, Salvia aliciae, Salvia altissima, Salvia alvajaca, Salvia amethystina, Salvia amissa, Salvia amplexicaulis, Salvia amplicalyx, Salvia amplifrons, Salvia anastomosans, Salvia andreji, Salvia anguicoma, Salvia angulata, Salvia angustiarum, Salvia apiana, Salvia apparicii, Salvia appendiculata, Salvia arabica, Salvia aramiensis, Salvia arborescens, Salvia arbuscula, Salvia arduinervis, Salvia arenaria, Salvia areolata, Salvia areysiana, Salvia argentea, Salvia ariana,

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,