Xeriscape Landscaping Plants For The Arizona Desert Environment
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Chaparral Sage, Salvia clevelandii

Chaparral Sage, Salvia clevelandii Flowering Photos Taken May 12, 2008. Avondale, Arizona; Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.

Chaparral Sage, Salvia clevelandii	Chaparral Sage, Salvia clevelandii

Chaparral Sage Salvia clevelandii, Lamiaceae Family: ( Lamiaceae ) , Chaparral Sage. Also called: Cleveland Sage, Blue Sage. An evergreen medium size shrub. It can be used as a xeriscape plant in hot, dry areas. It is good for hummingbird and butterfly gardens Chaparral Sage is especially well adapted to hot, desert-like areas. It has a long period of bloom. Chaparral Sage needs some shade in the summer afternoon. Height: 48 inches tall, spread to 6 feet. Flowers: Clusters of blue-violet flowers. Blooming Time: May - June. Leaves: Leaves are soft gray-green and aromatic. They are linear to lancelate; up to 1 1/4 inch long; serrate; their tops are green or silver, the underside lighter. Found: Native of Southern California chaparral region and Baja California. Elevation: 0 - 2,500 Feet. Habitat: Desert soil, rock, does well in loose soil on slopes. Miscellaneous: Excellent Xeriscape Landscaping Plant. Flowering Photos Taken May 12, 2008. Avondale, Arizona; Xeriscape Demonstration Garden.