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Gray Sage

Gray Sage

Salvia leucophylla

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 9aZone 11b

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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
Family
Lamiaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

California coastal sage scrub

Native to: California

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

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.

Companion Planting

Plants well with