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Salvia leucophylla 'Bee's Bliss'

Bee's Bliss Purple Sage

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Information by: PlantMaster        Photographer: PlantMaster, Pete Veilleu

 

Description

This reliable shrub/ground-cover reaches 1'-1.5' tall and 4'-6' wide. It is used as a ground cover on slopes or cascading over walls. The evergreen leaves are gray green, narrow, and soft looking, During spring and summer clusters of lavender blue flowers appear above foliage. This sage prefers full sun with well draining soil. It does not like overhead irrigation as it promotes mildew. It is drought tolerant once it's established.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Raised Planter, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.