Salvia 'Whirly Blue'

Whirly Blue Sage

A hybrid of Salvia Clevelandii and Salvia Leucophylla.  Grows up to five feet high and wide.   Purple flowers bloom in the spring through summer.  Prune bush in late fall back to one third or more when the plant is young.  When the plant has reached maturity prune only the tips.

An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area.   For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide. 

-Full sun to part shade

-Well drained soil

-Will survive on very little to no supplemental irrigation but plants are more attractive if given an occasional deep watering

- Attracts birds, bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

-Drought tolerant

-Hardy to 15 degrees

-California Native