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Salvia reptans
Salvia reptans Jacq.
Slenderleaf Sage, West Texas Grass Sage
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
Synonym(s): Salvia leptophylla
USDA Symbol: SARE5
USDA Native Status:
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yesInteresting Foliage: yes
Attracts: Butterflies
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Salvia reptans in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Salvia reptans in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Salvia reptans
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-04-07Research By: CBR