About Salvia chamelaeagnea Berg.
Taxonomic Classification
Salvia chamelaeagnea Berg. is a species of flowering sage, a plant group in the genus Salvia.
Native Distribution
It is endemic to South Africa, growing along the western coastline of the Cape of Good Hope.
Plant Size
This shrubby perennial herb can reach up to 6 feet (1.8 metres) in height and 4 feet (1.2 metres) in width.
Flower Characteristics
It produces light violet-blue flowers that measure three-quarters of an inch (two centimetres) across, with pale lower lips and white throats.
Leaf Traits
When brushed, its small green leaves give off a faint medicinal scent.
Wild Habitat
In its native wild habitat, it grows in sandy soil in streambeds, open fields, and roadsides.
Cultivation Use
It is cultivated for use in garden planting.
Common Names
In Afrikaans, its common names are Afrikaanse salie and bloublommetjiesalie.
