{"product_id":"fragrant-pitcher-sage-california-native","title":"Fragrant Pitcher Sage — Lepechinia fragrans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLepechinia fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Southern California native shrub with aromatic, softly hairy foliage and lavender tubular flowers. Its relaxed form suits informal habitat gardens and chaparral-inspired borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSouthern California growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade; afternoon protection is useful in hot inland exposures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly 3–5 feet tall and 4–5 feet wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through establishment, then reduce to occasional irrigation according to soil and heat. Drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to several soil types, including clay with adequate drainage. Avoid prolonged saturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally fast growing in favorable conditions, developing a branched, woody framework. Main flowering is in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bumblebees and hummingbirds; foliage supports habitat diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinch young tips or lightly prune after flowering to encourage branching. Retain leafy growth when shaping older stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragrant borders, woodland edges, pollinator gardens and informal shrub groupings. Provide its full spread instead of relying on frequent shearing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative \u003cem\u003eLepechinia fragrans\u003c\/em\u003e photo at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, not actual nursery stock. Photo by Krzysztof Ziarnek (Kenraiz), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/4.0\/\"\u003eCC BY 4.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Lepechinia_fragrans_kz08.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. No intentional modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect your preferred plant and container size when requesting an order. Container sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Current availability and plant condition are confirmed individually. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/request-a-plant\"\u003eRequest plants and sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48331362500662,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Gallon","offer_id":48350808080438,"sku":null,"price":83.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/upload-1793113179618_ea355ff1-142e-4293-9771-8db1066c1b00.jpg?v=1793113187","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/fragrant-pitcher-sage-california-native","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}