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California Native Plant

Salvia leucophylla

Purple or Gray Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The Purple Sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 2'-3' tall by 5'-6' wide. It has white tomentose stems and leaves and light purple flowers blooming in late spring. This shrub tolerates heat and drought. The purple sage is a CA native, preferring full sun. Do not overwater. This Sage is great for covering difficult slopes. Foliage is aromatic.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Wildlife

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.