Chaparral Sage

Salvia clevelandii
Characteristics
CategoryShrub
Size4' x 6'
Flower ColorBlue-violet
Flower SeasonSpring to Summer
ExposureFull or Partial Sun
WaterLow
Growth RateFast
Hardiness15°F
Notes:

Foliage is fragrant

Description

Native to California, the chaparral sage performs extremely well in both low and middle deserts of Arizona. Chaparral sage grows in excess of 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide. The soft gray-green foliage of chaparral sage is extremely aromatic. The flower spikes are this plant's most striking feature, with clusters of blue-violet flowers stacked like shish-kebobs along the stalk. This showy, fragrant shrub attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.

Maintenance

In very hot climates, plant chaparral sage in situations where it will have some relief from the intense Arizona sun. Allow plenty of room for this plant to grow, as it can reach a mature size in excess of 5 feet tall by 6 feet wide. In low-elevation zones, water chaparral sage every four to six days in the summer. Water every seven to ten days in the winter. Chaparral sage requires well-drained soil. Prune in the spring to remove spent, flowering stalks.
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