Cobalt Sage 'West Texas Form' (Salvia reptans 'West Texas Form')

Overview

Salvia reptans 'West Texas Form' is a selection of Cobalt Sage (West Texas Grass Sage) with exceptionally fine, linear, grass-like foliage and vivid cobalt-blue flowers. Native to the Trans-Pecos region of Texas, it forms a clump of wiry stems. Blooms in late summer to fall.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: reptans
• Cultivar: 'West Texas Form'

Garden Performance

Full sun, extremely well-drained soil, very drought tolerant. Grows 18–24 inches tall. Hardy to zone 5. Excellent for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and prairie plantings. Unique fine texture.