Henry Duelberg Sage

Scientific Name: Salvia farinacea 'Henry Duelberg'

Common Names: Henry Duelberg Sage

Native to: Texas, Northern Mexico

Lighting requirements: Full sun

Height: 2 to 3 feet 

Width: 2 to 3 feet 

Winter look: Dies back

Seasonal interest: Spring to fall (spikes of deep blue to violet flowers)

Drought tolerance: High (very drought-tolerant once established)

Soil requirements: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil

pH range: 6.0 to 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10 (USDA Zones)

Deer resistance: High

Attracts: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds

Notes: A tough, heat-tolerant perennial that blooms profusely throughout the growing season. It requires minimal care and is perfect for xeriscaping and pollinator gardens. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering. 

These salvias can be prone to spider mites and rust.

I trim them multiple times throughout the growing season to keep them full, healthy, and blooming.