General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 - 10 feet
Plant Spread: 10 - 15 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Fragrant
Other: Silvery
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Purple
Other: Purple-pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Erosion control
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant

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Common names
  • Salvia
  • Purple Sage

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Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Fallbrook California
Date: 2013-02-22
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Fallbrook California
Date: 2013-02-23
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Fallbrook California
Date: 2013-02-23
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Fallbrook California
Date: 2013-02-22
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Fallbrook California
Date: 2013-02-22

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