Botanical Name: Salvia clevelandii
Common Name: Cleveland sage, Blue sage Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Habit of Growth: Overall Shape A rangy, sprawling plant with rugose leaves and strongly-scented foliage and purplish blooms in spring Height 3 to 5' Spread 3 to 5' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun preferred Soil requires a soil with good drainage Hardiness Hardy (zones 12-24) Morphology: Leaves fuzzy, wrinkled (rugose) leaves to 2" long, oblong to narrowly ovate, gray-green in color Flowers dark lavender to purple flowers in rounded clusters held on 1' long spikes; blooms for 1 month in spring Fruit small woody capsules Propagation: stem cuttings Usage: good native plant for profuse bloom, drought tolerant habit, pleasing foliage and form; one of the best native Salvias for dry slopes and gardens Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering, but will tolerate drought when established; reduce summer watering to avoid root rot Fertilizing slow-release at planting time Pruning head back to encourage a dense growth habit Pests/Diseases none significant Special Conditions/Other Origin: Southern and Northern California chaparral and coast Family: Lamiaceae Notes: |
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