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The San Diego Union-Tribune

 
Salvias for San Diego gardens

– KAREN DARDICK

June 29, 2008

Salvia leucophylla 'Amethyst Bluff' – A naturally occurring selection valuable in gardens for showy lavender flowers and silvery foliage. Upright to 4 or more feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide.

Salvia sonomensis x unknown species 'Bee's Bliss' – This hybrid belongs to the species popularly known as creeping sage. Low growing to 2 feet tall, 'Bee's Bliss spreads 2 to 8 feet wide. Foliage is gray-green and lavender pink flowers appear in profusion in spring. Full sun, but will tolerate part shade. Good for small gardens.

Salvia sonomensis 'Hobbit Toes' – A new ground cover version of creeping sage that is 1 foot tall and 3 feet wide at maturity. Pale gray foliage is topped with medium blue flowers in spring. This variety can get mildew so is recommended for inland rather than coastal regions. Tolerates some shade. Good for small gardens or hanging baskets.

Salvia spathacea 'Kawatre' – Popularly known as hummingbird sage, this ground cover grows 1 to 2 feet tall and spreads up to 4 feet. Flower spikes bear magenta blooms that age to orange. Its compact habit makes it good for small gardens and containers.

Salvia mellifera x Salvia sonomensis 'Mrs. Beard' – Pale lavender-blue flowers top this low-growing sage reaches a foot tall and six feet wide. Leaves are muted green with gray cast.

Salvia brandegeei 'Pacific Blue' – Bright green leaves are topped by indigo blue flower spikes in spring. Plant grows to 4 feet tall and up to 6 feet wide. Fast growing Good for small gardens.

Salvia leucophylla 'Point Sal' – This is a hybrid of purple sage, so named for its pale purple flowers. Evergreen leaves have a whitish tinge. Grows to 3 feet high and up to 6 feet wide. Not to be confused with 'Point Sal Spreader,' a prostrate form.

Salvia spathacea 'Powerline Pink' – This hummingbird sage selection grows 3 feet tall, with 3-foot flower spikes topping the plant each spring. Tolerates some shade.

Salvia clevelandii x Salvia leucophylla 'Pozo Blue' – Very drought-tolerant shrub, 4 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Showy blue flower spikes appear in spring. Fragrant foliage.

Salvia mellifera x unknown 'Shirley's Creeper' – Ideal bank cover that grows well in sun to part shade. Dark green foliage is topped with white flowers in spring. Grows 6 feet tall and wide.

Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman' – A compact sage that grows 3 to 4 feet tall, with upright growth. Produces intense violet-blue flowers in spring. Good for small gardens. Dark ruby red flower stems enhance its beauty.

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