General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7b -15 °C (5 °F) to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 3 - 5 feet
Plant Spread: 3 - 5 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Fragrant
Other: Gray-green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Blue
Other: Light violet blue
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Erosion control
Cut Flower
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Grey Musk Sage

'Pozo Blue' was a featured
Plant of the Day for August 22, 2016.
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: February 2023 | Meadowlark Botanical Garden (VA)
Date: 2023-02-20

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