Chaparral Sage
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Salvia clevelandii
The Chaparral Sage, also called Cleveland Sage, is a small, evergreen shrub in the Mint family (Lamiaceae). Its small gray-green leaves and whorls of purple flowers are highly fragrant. On a warm summer afternoon, one shrub can fill an entire garden with its scent. The tubular flowers provide nectar that hummingbirds love, and they also attract butterflies, bees, moths, and other pollinators, making them an important food source during the heat of summer.
Cleveland sage is native to chaparral and coastal sage scrub in Southern California and can survive on annual rainfall alone. For optimal growth, Plant Cleveland sage on well-drained flats, bluffs, or gentle slopes. Once established, limit summer watering to no more than once per month. This sage is arguably one of the most fragrant varieties available.
Height: 3'-5'
Spread: 4'-6'
Bloom: Spring-Summer
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9
Origin: California
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
