Chaparral Sage
Salvia clevelandii
Chaparral sage's foliage is highly fragrant; it attracts hummingbirds.
THE BASICS
Type: Perennial
Sun: Full sun, partial sun
Hardiness: 15°F
Water: Low
Native to: Southern California, Baja California
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Fast
Mature Height: 4 feet
Mature Width: 4 feet
Mature Form: Rounded shrub
FOLIAGE
Evergreen
Color: Gray-green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Blue to violet clusters
Season: spring, summer
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photo Credit: Carol Ward
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert, Dave Seibert, Carol Ward