http://www.californiagardens.com/Plant_Pages/Salvia/salvia_canariensis.htm

It forms a woody shrub. When it blooms for me it is in flower all summer until frost, mid to late October. It grows to 4' to 5' tall for me and about as wide. I don't recall it being very floppy

It is a stunning plant in the garden. Everyone wants to 'pet' it.

SG

Ha! Thx Salvia Guy and Chilidawg. That's funny about everyone wanting to 'pet' the wooly coating on the branches and under the leaves. The California Gardens site looks like a great resource.

Glad to hear it's not floppy and it's long blooming. Those blooms are gorgeous but I wasn't sure if it was worth it if they were only going to make a brief appearance.

I have just the spot for it, a dry hot sunny spot by the side of the house where it can grow to its hearts content. I'm looking forward to a repeat of those gorgeous blooms.

DHH

Hi, I LOVE these! Yes they can grow very big. I see stats saying they are short lived but mine have lasted years. If you take cuttings and root (I do in sand) before the frost comes, you can have more plants and share in spring. It is an awesome plant and hummingbirds love it. YOu can can trim it down too. You can keep it smaller if you want, just do it before it starts forming blooms