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Salvia 'Aromas'

Aromas Cleveland Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

The Aromas Cleveland Sage is a selection that stays more compact than the species and grows to about 3'-5' high and wide. It has distinctively fragrant, gray green foliage and whorls of violet blue flowers in spring and summer. It can withstand strong winds and is deer resistant. It prefers full sun and well draining soil.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

Brown

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, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.