About
Haifa' is a strongly aromatic, very low, spreading, evergreen shrub to about 10cm high, with mid-green, needle-like leaves and small, pale blue flowers in spring and autumn.
About the genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbs - Culinary, Shrubs
HabitTrailing
FoliageEvergreen
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
ToxicitySkin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationPrefers poor, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Ideal for growing down walls. See rosemary cultivation for further advice. See rosemary cultivation for further advice
PruningNo regular pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to rosemary beetle, cuckoo spit, sage leafhopper, tortrix moth and scale insects
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots