Salvia columbariae

Chia

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, seashore, specimen
Height 12" to 20" / 30cm to 50cm
Spread 6" to 10" / 15cm to 25cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive, naturalizing