Purple Sage, Desert Sage
PURPLE SAGE
Salvia dorrii

This perennial subshrub is a hidden gem that gets very little recognition outside the circle of native plant enthusiasts who have discovered this beauty. Purple Sage has an intense, but pleasant minty aroma, and blooms profusely in late Spring. Impervious to browsing deer and rabbits, it is a pollinator's delight attracting all types of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

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GARDENING BASICS
Type: Shrubs
Hardiness: -5˚F
Water: Low
Sun Exposure: Full, Partial
GROWTH
Growth Rate: Fast
Average Size: 2’ H × 3’ W
Coverage: 7 square feet
FOLIAGE
Foliage Type: Evergreen, Semi-evergreen
Foliage Color: Silver Green
FLOWERS & FRUITS
Flower Color: Purple/Indigo
Flower Season: Late Spring into Summer
Fruit: Inconspicuous
MORE COMMENTS
Thorns: No
Allergies: Unknown