Lepechinia calycinus, White Pitcher Sage
White Pitcher Sage
A fast growing shrub native to California that can reach up to eight feet high and five feet wide. Fragrant white flowers bloom in the spring through fall. Pitcher sage is a member of the mint family.
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 calycinus |
Common Name | White Pitcher Sage |
Native to | California |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 4-6’ x 3-5’ |
Growth Habit | Round, bushy mound |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Exposure | Full sun on coastal sites, partial sun to shade inland |
Water Requirement | Low, moderate |
Soil Type | Tolerates almost any soil type |
Flower Color | White to lavender |
Flowering Months | Late spring to summer |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Yes |
Cold Hardy to | 20°F to 25°F (-6°C to -4°C) |
Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
Container Plant | Yes |
Erosion Control | Moderate |
Bank Stabilization | Moderate |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | No |
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White Pitcher Sage
A fast growing shrub native to California that can reach up to eight feet high and five feet wide. Fragrant white flowers bloom in the spring through fall. Pitcher sage is a member of the mint family.
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 calycinus |
Common Name | White Pitcher Sage |
Native to | California |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Height x Width | 4-6’ x 3-5’ |
Growth Habit | Round, bushy mound |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Exposure | Full sun on coastal sites, partial sun to shade inland |
Water Requirement | Low, moderate |
Soil Type | Tolerates almost any soil type |
Flower Color | White to lavender |
Flowering Months | Late spring to summer |
Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
Fragrant | Yes |
Cold Hardy to | 20°F to 25°F (-6°C to -4°C) |
Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
Container Plant | Yes |
Erosion Control | Moderate |
Bank Stabilization | Moderate |
Fire Resistant | No |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Local plant | No |