Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gillman'
Winnifred Gillman Blue Sage
Description
The ' Winnifred Gilman' sage is a dense, compact sub-shrub that grows to 4'-5' tall and wide, and has a round form. It has blue flowers in spikes above the foliage in the spring and summer. This sub-shrub is native to CA and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender, Violet
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.