Salvia sonomensis 'Dara's Choice'
Dara's Choice Creeping Sage
Description
This California native prostrate plant is 6"-12" high and 2'-3' wide, with bluish purple flowers held above rough, dark green leaves.
Plant Type
Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Grey
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
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
Accenting Features
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
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.