Salvia chamaedryoides

Common Name:
Germander Sage

Description:
Salvia chamaedryoides is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its striking display of vivid cobalt-blue flowers and attractive silvery-grey foliage. Native to Mexico, this hardy and drought-tolerant plant forms a neat, mounding habit, making it an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, and low-maintenance gardens. The intensely coloured, tubular flowers appear in abundance from late spring through summer and often continue sporadically into autumn, creating a strong visual contrast against the soft, aromatic leaves. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and requires minimal watering once established. Salvia chamaedryoides is highly valued for its resilience, ability to attract pollinators, and its performance in dry conditions, making it ideal for coastal and water-wise landscapes. Light pruning after flowering will encourage a denser habit and prolonged blooming.

Form:
Shrub - Small

Mature Size:
Height: 60–80 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Vivid cobalt blue

Key Attributes:
Bee Attracting
Bird Attracting
Drought Tolerant
Perennial
Suitable for Pots

Toxicity:
Generally considered non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Westringia
Eremophila
Grevillea
Santolina