Shrubs - Sage - Cleveland

This magnificent drought-tolerant perennial is native to the coastal chaparral regions of California, where it thrives on rocky slopes and basks in the sun. This is herbaceous to shrubby large perennial with soft, oval gray-green aromatic leaves. The spring-to-summer violet-blue flowers form in whorls on tall open spires that can grow a foot tall. Bees and butterflies adore the blooms. Moderate to low water use plants. They appreciate water in the summer but require little during the fall and winter months. Once flowers are spent, old stalks can be removed. Tolerant of heat, but do require well-drained soils. With its adaptability to different garden styles and low-maintenance nature, Cleveland Sage is a resilient choice that brings an enchanting touch of the wild to any landscape.

Scientific name: Salvia clevelandii

Size:  3-4 ft. high x 3-5 ft. wide