Fuzzy Bolivian sage (Salvia oxyphora)

Fuzzy Bolivian sage (Salvia oxyphora) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant is commonly known as fuzzy Bolivian sage.

This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: fuzzy Bolivian sage
Scientific name: Salvia oxyphora
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Fuzzy Bolivian sage (Salvia oxyphora) – scott.zona from Miami, Florida, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Fuzzy Bolivian sage (Salvia oxyphora) – Cbaile19, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons