This shrub has an open branched habit with downy soft wooded stems that form a bushy habit. It has mid-green lanced to triangular-shaped leaves and the white to purple 2-lipped flowers appear in terminal raceme from winter to spring. 

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Salvia canariensis is naturally found in the Canary Islands growing in sharply drained fertile moist soils. It prefers a sun to semi shaded protected position and is drought and frost tender.

The Canary Island Sage is a perennial that is grown for its colourful flowers and unusual foliage. It is used in cottage or rock gardens and as a border plant in raised garden beds. It establishes from cuttings in 1 to 2 years and may be grown in containers or in roof gardens giving a long flower display. It is suitable for small gardens, rockeries or herb gardens. ID 1523

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh) canariensis (can-ar-ee-EN-sis)

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) 
(Labiatae)
Mint Family