Salvia clevelandii - Cleveland Sage

Market price from $8.25 to $20.50

Salvia clevelandii is an incredibly aromatic, evergreen shrub, fondly known as the Cleveland Sage. Native to the sunny sides of Southern California and Northern Baja California, this perennial champion maintains a formidable stature of 3 to 5 feet in both height and width. Its foliage, a soothing composition of gray-green leaves, radiates a captivating aroma, particularly intensified after a rainfall. The true beauty of the Cleveland Sage unfolds in late spring and early summer, when it unveils voluptuous clusters of rich purple-blue flowers, transforming gardens into stunning landscapes, much to the delight of nature enthusiasts. Empowered by a hardy constitution, this stunning shrub flourishes in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating exceptional drought-tolerance. As an applause worthy bonus, the fragrant splendor and vibrant blossoms of the Cleveland Sage act as a magnet for pollinators, inviting bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to engage in a riot of pollinating activity. Thus, effortlessly, the Cleveland Sage enhances the ecological balance of your garden while also uplifting its aesthetic appeal. Be it for a wildlife garden, a standalone shrub, or the pièce de résistance in your water-wise landscaping, the Salvia clevelandii fits the role with unrivaled charm.