Salvia sonomensis
$7.70
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Sonoma sage
This is a prostrate, semi-woody, herbaceous perennial ground cover 8-12″ high x 3-4′ wide. Fragrant, elliptical, dull green leaves and short spikes of blue-purple flowers attractive to bees. Creeping Sage commonly grows in clay that is very wet in winter, but dry in summer, so be careful not to over water during the hot, dry months.
Mix with other sages for a moderately fast-growing, textured, aromatic ground cover or watch Sonoma Sage cascade beautifully over a garden wall.
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | It's sprawling habit helps to stabilize clay slopes and rocky hillsides while its numerous flowers provide abundant nectar for native bees. |
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| Container | 1-Gal, D-16 |
| Historical Uses | A number of cultivars have been selected due to the variability in flower color and leaf shape. The leaves are reported to be a mild stimulant. |
| Distribution | Native to California. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 6500 feet |
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| Habitat | Slopes |
