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Narrowed By:Characteristics: Attracts Birds, Attracts Hummingbirds, Self Seeds+ Flower Color: Blue+ Moisture: Adaptable
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Echinops ritro Echinops ritro
(Small globe thistle) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

This compact species has cobweb-like, woolly foliage. The unique spherical flowerheads appear steely blue before maturing to a brighter blue. The late summer flowers add charm of form and texture to a mixed border.
Salvia officinalis 'Minimus' Salvia officinalis 'Minimus'
(Dwarf common sage) Be the first to rate this plant
Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Dwarf common sage is a tightly compact form of the culinary common sage (S. officinalis), which is notable for its narrow, fragrant, gray-green leaves and lavender-blue, white-lined flowers in late spring or early summer. It is extremely xeric and does not self-seed. 'Minimus' grows to just 15 to 18 inches tall.

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