Cleveland Blue Sage
Salvia clevelandii
Cleveland sage is the perfect drought tolerant salvia for any xeric landscape, with its dramatic blooming that begins as Spring turns to Summer. This large, tough, highly aromatic shrub explodes with abundant spires of pom-pom clusters of lavender to dark purple tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. This OAEC favourite is deer resistant as well!
Water: Drought Tolerant California native that will surely die if overwatered
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Woody perennial subshrub to 3 to 5' tall and 5 to 8' wide
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Will tolerate any soil as long as it is well-draining
Origin: Coastal Southern California and Northern Baja, Mexico
Additional Characteristics: California Native, Deer Resistant