Salvia ‘Whirly Blue’, Whirly Blue’ Sage

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Salvia ‘Whirly Blue’, Whirly Blue’ Sage

A hybrid of Salvia Clevelandii and Salvia Leucophylla.  Grows up to five feet high and wide.   Purple flowers bloom in the spring through summer.  Prune bush in late fall back to one third or more when the plant is young.  When the plant has reached maturity prune only the tips.

An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area.   For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide. 

Family Name Lamiaceae
Species Name Salvia ‘Whirly Blue’
Common Name Whirly Blue’ Sage
Native to Another hybrid of S. clevelandii and S. leucophylla with large flower whirls and a deeper color
Plant Type Shrub
Height x Width 4-5′ x 4-5′
Growth Habit Mounding, shrubby
Growth Rate Fast, moderate
Sun Exposure Full
Water Requirement Low
Soil Type Well draining
Flower Color Purple
Flowering Months Spring, summer
Evergreen/Deciduous Summer semi-deciduous
Fragrant Yes
Cold Hardy to 25 F
Attracts pollinators Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
Container Plant No
Erosion Control Yes
Bank Stabilization Yes
Fire Resistant Yes
Deer resistant Yes
Local plant Hybrid of S. clevelandii and S. leucophylla