Salvia clevelandii 'Whirly Blue'
Cleveland Sage Hybrid
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:
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.