Salvia arizonica, commonly known as Desert Indigo Sage, is an evergreen perennial herb indigenous to the semi-arid regions, including chaparral, oak woodlands, and pine-oak forests in the Southwestern USA and Northeastern Mexico. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (0.6-0.9 meters) with a similar spread. Desert Indigo Sage has a striking appearance with its lance-shaped, aromatic leaves and clusters of small, intense blue to violet flowers that bloom from late spring to early fall, attracting pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds.

Desert Indigo Sage is valued for its drought tolerance, low maintenance requirements, and the vibrant color it adds to xeriscape gardens, native plant landscapes, and pollinator gardens. It is also used for its aromatic foliage in herbal gardens. This sage prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a range of light conditions from full sun to partial shade. While it is generally disease-resistant, overwatering can lead to root rot. Gardeners should be aware that it can spread via underground runners and may require management to keep it within bounds.CC BY-SA 4.0