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 |