Common Name:
Red sage, danshen
Plant Type:
Deciduous perennial
Family:
Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Geographic Origin:
China and Taiwan
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
12-18 inches
Landscape/Garden Uses:
borders
Flowering Season:
Summer

Flower Color:
Lavender blue
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 0 degrees F. or less

Chinese red sage is valued for its medicinal roots, but it is an attractive ornamental plant as well. Divided grey green leaves stay in low clumps; spikes of lavender blue flowers to 18 inches arch over the leaves in early to mid summer. Best in sun to light shade, in reasonably well drained soil with regular to moderate watering.