Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kellogg) Abrams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Ill. Fl. Pacific States 3: 639 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000300893
Common Names
- Dorrii Sage
- Salvia dorrii
- Dorrii Salvia
Synonyms
- Ramona dorrii Briq. [unknown]
- Audibertia dorrii Kellogg [unknown]
- Audibertiella argentea Rydb. [unknown]
- Audibertiella dorrii Briq. [unknown]
- Salvia carnosa gilmanii Epling [unknown]
- Salvia carnosa gracilior M.Peck [unknown]
- Salvia dorrii argentea (Rydb.) Abrams [unknown]
- Salvia dorrii argentea (Rydb.) Munz [unknown]
- Salvia dorrii dorrii [unknown]
- Salvia carnosa argentea (Rydb.) Epling [unknown]
Description
Salvia dorrii (also called Dorr's Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the western United States. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It has grey-green leaves and white flowers. It is found in rocky and dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Salvia dorrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Salvia dorrii sub. dorrii
Salvia dorrii var. incana (Benth.) Strachan
Salvia dorrii sub. mearnsii (Britton) E.M.McClint.
Salvia dorrii var. pilosa (A.Gray) Strachan & Reveal
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Salvia dorrii is a bright blue color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Salvia dorrii is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.
Where to Find Salvia dorrii
Salvia dorrii is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in the states of Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
Salvia dorrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Salvia dorrii?
Salvia dorrii
What is the common name of Salvia dorrii?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Salvia dorrii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Salvia genus
Salvia absconditiflora,
Salvia acuminata,
Salvia adenocaulon,
Salvia adenophora,
Salvia adenophylla,
Salvia adiantifolia,
Salvia adoxoides,
Salvia adulterina,
Salvia aegyptiaca,
Salvia aequidens,
Salvia aequidistans,
Salvia aerea,
Salvia aethiopis,
Salvia africana-lutea,
Salvia alamosana,
Salvia alariformis,
Salvia alata,
Salvia albicaulis,
Salvia albiflora,
Salvia albimaculata,
Salvia albocaerulea,
Salvia alborosea,
Salvia alexeenkoi,
Salvia algeriensis,
Salvia aliciae,
Salvia altissima,
Salvia alvajaca,
Salvia amethystina,
Salvia amissa,
Salvia amplexicaulis,
Salvia amplicalyx,
Salvia amplifrons,
Salvia anastomosans,
Salvia andreji,
Salvia anguicoma,
Salvia angulata,
Salvia angustiarum,
Salvia apiana,
Salvia apparicii,
Salvia appendiculata,
Salvia arabica,
Salvia aramiensis,
Salvia arborescens,
Salvia arbuscula,
Salvia arduinervis,
Salvia arenaria,
Salvia areolata,
Salvia areysiana,
Salvia argentea,
Salvia ariana,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,