Salvia mexicana
Salvia mexicana
- Native to:
- Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Salvia
- Species:
- Salvia mexicana
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- aug,sep,oct,nov
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple
Reported Fauna Sightings
Hummingbirds: Broad-tailed Hummingbird (Selasphorus platycercus)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily at 20-25°C with light; no pretreatment required.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Most interbreed and seed may not be what is labelled