Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

Also Known As

Salvia 'Winifred Gilman'
Winifred Gilman California Blue Sage
Winifred Gilman Cleveland Sage
Winifred Gilman Sage

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 3'
W: 3'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' plant details

Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with blue foliage. In fall and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, fragrant foliage, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact form to 3' tall. Evergreen with dark ruby-red flower stems and intense, violet-blue flowers. Hardy to 20F.

By: Native Sons

Winnifred Gilman sage has an evergreen shrub with a compact habit. It grows to about 3 ft. tall. It is prized for its intense violet-blue flowers and fragrant foliage. Will do best in a sunny location and with good drainage. Deer and drought tolerant; attracts bees and hummingbirds. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Great pollinator and wildlife plant. A horticultural selection of Saliva clevelandii introduced into Strybing Arboretum in 1964.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Fragrant grey-green leaves. Strongly fragrant lavender blue flowers. Deer resistant, attracts butterflies. Hardy to 10 °F.

By: Cactus Jungle

Garden photo gallery of Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

Photo of Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' flower by Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

By: Karl Gercens III

Gardening facts about Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' plant

How to Grow Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy