Point Sal Sage

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Plant description

Horticultural selection from Salvia leucophylla from Pt. Sal, in the southern part of the central coast, just south of san Luis Obispo. One of the best Calfornia native groundcovers. This low-growing groundcover is a perfect selection for full-sun or part-shade areas. The 'Point sal' variety is a grayish-green leaved, multi-blossomed salvia hybrid that exhibits low water needs and has little demand in terms of maintenace. The flowers can be pruned in late fall to produce a good flush in the spring. The lavender flowers are arranged in a circular pattern around the green stems. The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Tolerates almost any soil type. Prefers sun in coastal sites, and sun or part shade in inland sites. Selected for the garden.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

1 - 2 ft Tall
6 - 8 ft Wide

Form

Prostrate

Growth rate

Fast

Dormancy

Evergreen, Summer Semi-deciduous

Fragrance

Pleasant

Color

Pink, Lavender

Flowering season

Spring

Special uses

Groundcover, Lawn alternative

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Extremely Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Easy

Cold tolerance

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Soil description

Tolerates a wide variety of soils.

Wildlife supported

Bats

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Alternative names

Common names:

Point Sal Purple Sage, Pt. Sal Sage

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Thanks to Moosa Creek Nursery and the Theodore Payne Foundation for sharing information about this plant