Cleveland Sage

Cleveland Sage Salvia clevelandii

Cleveland Sage is a beautiful, fast growing and highly aromatic species of sage native to the coast of southern California and northern Baja California. Its common names include Blue sage, Fragrant sage, and Cleveland sage. This is a small, hairy, grey-green shrub native to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub plant communities of the region. It has wrinkly leather-textured leaves with tiny ridged teeth along the edges and it bears plentiful rounded flower clusters of tubular lavender to dark purple flowers with long stamens. The fruit is a spotted nutlet. Hummingbirds are very attracted to this plant.

Growing Cleveland Sage

• Thrives in well-draining soil, preferring sandy or loamy soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Water sparingly once established, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Prefers full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal growth and flowering.
• Tolerates heat and drought well once established.
• Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness, removing any dead or leggy growth.
• Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 8 to 11.

Shipping Info

Your plant will be shipped with the roots wrapped in plastic and ready to plant upon arrival. These have been growing in one gallon containers. The plants will be between 7 to 10 inches in height with well-developed roots.