Salvia leucophylla |
+ Add |
Purple or Gray Sage |
The Purple Sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 3'-5' 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
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.