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California Native Plant

Salvia leucophylla

Purple or Gray Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The Purple Sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 2'-3' tall and 5'-6' wide. It has white stems and leaves and light purple flowers that bloom between May and June. This shrub tolerates heat and drought. The Purple Sage is a California native.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Fall

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, Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Meadow, Ranch

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply as little fertilizer as possible.

If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.