Purple Sage

Description

Purple Sage (Salvia leucophylla), also referred to as San Luis Purple Sage or Gray Sage, is another Southern California native we have begun domesticating on our farm. A proud shrub that’s useful for xeriscaping (low irrigating landscaping) – it can encompass a six to 10 square foot area by its third year. Silver grey leaves and prodigious flower plumes–make a nice accent for flower bouquets and can even be used decoratively in their dried seed pod stage. The entire plant has a soft, pine-mint scent that is detectable anywhere it grows.

Specifications
Common Name:Purple Sage
Scientific Name:Salvia leucophylla
:Native California shrub with fuzzy light grey leaves and prodigious purple blooms. Drought tolerant.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:Early Spring
Seeding Depth:1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):65–70
Plant Spacing:3-4 ft.
Plant Height:4 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:100-110