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(Ground Ivy Sage) Native to Central Mexico's highlands, this creeping perennial grows at a altitudes of more than 10,000 feet and can handle some chill. Its common name comes from its scalloped yellow-green leaves, which resemble Ground Ivy or Glechoma.
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| Sacred Sages |
| 1. Sacred Sage: Giant Bolivian Sage |
| Of all the mint family's more than 6,500 species worldwide, Giant Bolivian Sage (Salvia dombeyi) has the longest blossoms and tallest growth. Each tubular crimson flower grows up to 5 inches long and has a burgundy calyx at its base.The plant's bright green, heart-shaped leaves are equally long. In South America, the flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds with extremely long beaks. However, Giant Bolivian Sage don't need pollination to flower beautifully for many seasons if growing conditions are right. |
Common terms in this search: ground bloom spread gracefully honeybees attracted prominent double beelines violet-blue blossoms -foot-tall flower spikes summer heat-tolerant into fall ideal low-growing groundcover adaptable full sun partial shade grow cooler sprawl stems ivy can sage native central mexico's highlands creeping perennial grows altitudes more than feet handle wiry some chill its common name comes from scalloped yellow-green leaves which resemble glechoma zones