How much sun does Salvia misella need?

Salvia misella grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Salvia misella bloom?

Salvia misella blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.

Where is Salvia misella native?

Salvia misella is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Salvia misella attract?

Salvia misella draws bees and butterflies.

Salvia misella

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Last reviewed: September 2026

Salvia misella is a perennial forb native to FL. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Salvia misella is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part shade

Water

medium

Size

4"–12" H × 18"–36" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A low, trailing perennial with small, scalloped leaves on creeping stems that root as they spread, topped by small spikes of pale lavender-blue flowers. Forms a loose groundcover in shaded, moist woodland edges.

Growing Salvia misella

Grow Salvia misella in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 4 to 12 inches tall and spread 18 to 36 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The extended bloom period provides a steady, if modest, nectar source for small bees and butterflies in shaded garden settings.

Common questions

How much sun does Salvia misella need?: Salvia misella grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Salvia misella bloom?: Salvia misella blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
Where is Salvia misella native?: Salvia misella is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Salvia misella attract?: Salvia misella draws bees and butterflies.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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