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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 24 - 36 inches
Plant Spread: 72 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Other: Silver-gray and velvety
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Purple Sage
  • Salvia

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Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Sub-Tropical Southern California
Date: 2012-02-25
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Sub-Tropical Southern California
Date: 2012-02-25

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