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Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas'

Also Known As

  • Aromas California Blue Sage
  • Aromas Cleveland Sage

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas' plant details

Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas'

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact form to 3-4' high with blue flowers. Occurred in the garden of Ken Taylor and was introduced by Saratoga Horticultural Foundation in 1981. Hardy to 20F.

Gardening facts about Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas' plant

How to Grow Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • low - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen

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