Salvia leucophylla 'Point Sal Spreader'

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Point Sal Spreader Purple Sage

 
California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

'Point Sal Spreader' is an evergreen shrub that quickly grows 1'-2.5' tall and 10'-12' wide. Foliage is silver white and lance-shaped. Pinkish lavender flowers in whorled clusters cover the shrub in spring. It prefers full sun and well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. This is a great groundcover and erosion control plant for hillsides. Give it enough room to spread.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Lavender, Pink

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Silver, 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, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring

 

Location Uses

Parking Strip, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.