Salvia leucophylla 'Point Sal Spreader' |
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Point Sal Spreader Purple Sage |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.