Salvia pachyphylla
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Blue Sage, Mountain Desert Sage
A California native shrub that can grow up to two feet tall. Purple flowers bloom year around. Indigenous communities use this salvia to treat flu symptoms. Prune back young plants regularly in the first year to encourage long-term development of a strong bushy structure.
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Species Name | Salvia pachyphylla |
| Common Name | Mojave sage, blue sage, rose sage |
| Native to | California deserts |
| Plant Type | Perennial herb |
| Height x Width | 1-3' x spreading |
| Growth Habit | Shrubby perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast, moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full, part sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Fast draining |
| Flower Color | Purple with pink bracts |
| Flowering Months | Summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen with water |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 0 F |
| Attracts pollinators | Hummingbirds, bees |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No |
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Blue Sage, Mountain Desert Sage
A California native shrub that can grow up to two feet tall. Purple flowers bloom year around. Indigenous communities use this salvia to treat flu symptoms. Prune back young plants regularly in the first year to encourage long-term development of a strong bushy structure.
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Species Name | Salvia pachyphylla |
| Common Name | Mojave sage, blue sage, rose sage |
| Native to | California deserts |
| Plant Type | Perennial herb |
| Height x Width | 1-3' x spreading |
| Growth Habit | Shrubby perennial |
| Growth Rate | Fast, moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full, part sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Fast draining |
| Flower Color | Purple with pink bracts |
| Flowering Months | Summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen with water |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 0 F |
| Attracts pollinators | Hummingbirds, bees |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No |