Salvia 'Allen Chickering'

Also Known As

Salvia 'Alan Chickering'

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Salvia 'Allen Chickering' plant details

Salvia 'Allen Chickering' is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Allen Chickering'

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage, rock garden, xeric, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Allen Chickering'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Undaunted by deer and drought, this Salvia leucophylla and Salvia clevelandii progeny is a California native originating at Rancho Santa Ana Botanical Gardens. Brew a delicious tea from its spicy scented, graygreen leaves and delight in the hummingbirds, bees and butterflies drawn to its abundance of tubular deep lavender blooms that comprise evenly spaced, ball-like clusters. With a dense shrubby profile, this good-looking reliable Sage will grow quickly in a sunny well-drained locale.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

Features stems of 3" gray-green, fragrant leaves with vivid blue flowers from late spring into summer. Requires occasional water when established. Hardy to 20 °F.

By: Native Sons

Fragrant leaves make a nice tea. Lavender flower whorls make this a Bay Area garden favorite. Deer resistant, attracts butterflies, fragrant flowers. Hardy to 20°.

By: Cactus Jungle

Gardening facts about Salvia 'Allen Chickering' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Allen Chickering'

Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - low
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Foliage Season
- evergreen