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Salvia clevelandii 'Whirly Blue'

Cleveland Sage Hybrid

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

Description

'Whirly Blue' is an evergreen shrub that reaches 4' tall and 6' wide. This perennial has fragrant gray foliage and blue flowers that bloom in summer and fall. This shrub needs full sun and prefers well drained soil. This CA native is drought tolerant once it's established. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies love this Sage. Prune to keep it looking tidy.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.