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rose sage

Salvia pachyphylla

Pollinator FriendlyLow MaintenanceDrought ResistantFragrant

Genus: Salvia
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

A woody, bushy perennial with mid-green, silvery small oval fragrant leaves and blue lipped flowers which have lavender-purple calyces from summer through to autumn. Native to the dry and rocky foothills of southern California.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen, Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will grow well in soils that are moderately fertile and moist but well-drained preferably in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Once the plant is established it will require less watering.

Pruning

Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverLow MaintenanceBanks SlopesPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years