Lepechinia fragrans, Pitcher Sage
Pitcher Sage
A fast growing California Native shrub that can reach up to five feet high and wide. Fragrant purple flowers bloom in the spring through fall. Pitcher sage is a member of the mint family. This is one of Plant Materials favorites! It is an easy plant, great in full sun to dappled shade, a great pollinator plant, and super fragrant.
Plant with: Island Alumroot, Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry, Catalina Island Gooseberry, Island Ceanothus, Summer Holly, Tree Poppy, Oak species
Family Name | Lamiaceae |
Species Name | Lepechinia fragrans |
Common Name | Fragrant Pitcher Sage |
Native to | California |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 4-6’ x 2-4’ |
Growth Habit | Round, bushy mound |
Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade to shade inland, full sun to partial shade on coastal sites |
Water Requirement | Medium |
Soil Type | Tolerates almost any soil type |
Flower Color | Lavender to purple |
Flowering Months | Late spring to summer |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Yes |
Fragrant | Yes |
Cold Hardy to | 15°F to 20°F (-9°C to -6°C) |
Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds |
Container Plant | Yes |
Erosion Control | Moderate |
Bank Stabilization | Moderate |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | Yes |
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Pitcher Sage
A fast growing California Native shrub that can reach up to five feet high and wide. Fragrant purple flowers bloom in the spring through fall. Pitcher sage is a member of the mint family. This is one of Plant Materials favorites! It is an easy plant, great in full sun to dappled shade, a great pollinator plant, and super fragrant.
Plant with: Island Alumroot, Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry, Catalina Island Gooseberry, Island Ceanothus, Summer Holly, Tree Poppy, Oak species
Family Name | Lamiaceae |
Species Name | Lepechinia fragrans |
Common Name | Fragrant Pitcher Sage |
Native to | California |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 4-6’ x 2-4’ |
Growth Habit | Round, bushy mound |
Growth Rate | Moderate to fast |
Sun Exposure | Partial shade to shade inland, full sun to partial shade on coastal sites |
Water Requirement | Medium |
Soil Type | Tolerates almost any soil type |
Flower Color | Lavender to purple |
Flowering Months | Late spring to summer |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Yes |
Fragrant | Yes |
Cold Hardy to | 15°F to 20°F (-9°C to -6°C) |
Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds |
Container Plant | Yes |
Erosion Control | Moderate |
Bank Stabilization | Moderate |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | Yes |