Perennial
Creeping Sage
Salvia misella
Varieties We Carry
PurpleSalvia misella
Sizes & Pricing
1 galFrom$6.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Apr 13.
LightFull Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
WaterLow to Moderate
Mature size0.5-1 feet × 3-5 feet
About Creeping Sage
Creeping sage (Salvia misella) is a low-growing Florida native perennial in the mint family, spreading to form a dense ground cover with small, fragrant foliage and delicate spikes of sky-blue flowers from spring through fall. Native to moist, shaded habitats, it is one of few Florida natives that forms a dense cover in shade. It also serves as a larval host for the Fulvous Hairstreak butterfly. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Flower Color
- Blue
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Best planting months
Recommended forZone 9b · St. Augustine, FL
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Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season. Handles summer heat well once established.
Bloom season. Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Light
Creeping sage is one of the few Florida groundcovers that thrives in full shade to part sun, making it ideal under trees and shrubs where other plants struggle. In full sun, provide more consistent moisture.
Water
Tolerates dry to average conditions once established; in full sun or sandy soils water more regularly. Generally low-maintenance in NE Florida's summer rains but avoid standing water.
Soil & Fertilizer
Thrives in average to sandy, well-drained Florida soils with little or no fertilizer needed. Apply a light balanced fertilizer once in spring if growth is slow; this native adapts readily without amendments.
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Common questions
Is Creeping Sage a good plant for St. Augustine?
Creeping Sage is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 0.5-1 feet × 3-5 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.