Salvia leucophylla 'Bee's Bliss' |
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Bee's Bliss Purple Sage |
Description
This reliable shrub reaches 1'-1.5' tall and 4'-6' wide. It is used as a ground cover on slopes or cascading over walls. Evergreen leaves are gray green, narrow, soft looking, During spring and summer, clusters of lavender blue flowers appear above folia
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.