Cleveland Sage: Fragrant California Native for Dry Gardens

Cleveland sage (Salvia clevelandii) is prized for fragrant foliage and showy flower whorls.

Where it works

It fits sunny, well-drained, low-water landscapes and can become a substantial shrub depending on cultivar.

Habitat

Flowers are attractive to bees, hummingbirds and other pollinators.

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