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Bladdersage, Paperbagbush
Scientific Name: Salazaria mexicana Torr.
Synonym: Scutellaria mexicana
Family: Lamiaceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: USDA: 9-11 Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 15°F (-10°C) Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Colorado, Mohave and Sonoran desert Southwest USA and Northern Mexico Growth Habits: Deciduous shrub, up to 4 feet tall (1.2 m) Watering Needs: Little water when established Propagation: Seeds, rhizome division

Blooming Habits:
The Bladdersage blooms at the end of spring. The petals are blue and white.