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Salvia leucophylla
Purple Sage
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Susan Frommer
Description
The purple sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 2-3' tall by 5-6' wide. It has white tomentose 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. -Cornflower Farms
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
Water Saving Tip:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.