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Gray Sage

Gray Sage

Salvia leucophylla

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 9a – Zone 11b

Gray Sage is a native California shrub with silvery-gray foliage and purple-blue flower spikes that attract pollinators. It thrives in dry, hot conditions and is excellent for xeriscape gardens and erosion control on slopes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–2.5′ tall × 4–6′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 9aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California coastal sage scrub

Native to: California

Function & Care

erosion controlmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible

Edible Parts

leaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting

Notable Cultivars

Point Sal Spreader is a low-growing selection (1.5–2 ft tall, 5–8 ft wide) bred for erosion control and bank stabilization on dry slopes.