Salvia Greggii 'Mesa Azure'

Salvia Greggii ‘Mesa Azure’ (also known as Salvia microphylla ‘Mesa Azure’) is a charming, compact perennial shrub renowned for its long blooming period and delicate, soft lavender-purple flowers. Typically reaching 18 to 24 inches in height and spread, this semi-evergreen plant forms a neat, airy mound with bright green, textured, and aromatic oval leaves that provide attractive foliage year-round. It blooms abundantly from spring through fall, offering waves of small tubular blossoms loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and pollinators, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, borders, and containers.

Growing Salvia Greggii ‘Mesa Azure’

Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade for best flowering and compact growth.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil, tolerant of average garden soils; avoid excessive moisture.

Water: Moderately drought-tolerant once established; water regularly during prolonged dry spells.

Fertilizer: Minimal feeding required; light application of organic bloom fertilizer can encourage continued blooming.

Maintenance: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove old growth and maintain shape; deadheading encourages more flowers.

Hardiness: Suitable for USDA zones 6–9; semi-evergreen in mild winters, may benefit from mulch protection in colder areas.

Shipping Info

Salvia Greggii ‘Mesa Azure’ is shipped as a healthy, well-rooted young shrub ready for immediate planting in sunny or partly shaded locations. Its long bloom time and compact size make it versatile for garden beds, borders, or container plantings. Each plant is carefully packaged to ensure safe delivery and vigorous establishment.