Sage 'Blue Chiquita' (Salvia 'Blue Chiquita')

Overview

Salvia 'Blue Chiquita' is a compact, dwarf hybrid sage with intense blue flowers. Its parentage is uncertain but likely involves Salvia greggii or S. microphylla. It forms a tight, rounded mound of small, aromatic green leaves and blooms heavily from spring to frost.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Cultivar: 'Blue Chiquita'

Garden Use

Full sun, well-drained soil, low water. Grows 12–18 inches tall and wide. Excellent for rock gardens, containers, edging, and small spaces. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.