Texas Sage (Salvia texana)

Overview

Salvia texana, known as Texas Sage, is a small, annual or biennial herb native to Texas and the south-central US. It forms a basal rosette of lobed, gray-green leaves. In spring, it produces short spikes of pale blue to purple flowers. Often found in limestone prairies.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Species: texana
• Synonyms: Salviastrum canescens, Salviastrum texanum

Culture

Full sun, well-drained, limestone soil. Drought tolerant. Grows 12–18 inches tall. Excellent for rock gardens, prairie restorations, and native wildflower meadows. Self-sows.