Blue Sage (Salvia pachyphylla)

• Botanical Name: Salvia pachyphylla

• Common Name: Blue Sage

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Mature Size: 1.5–3 ft. tall × 1.5–3 ft. wide

• Flower Color: Blue to violet

• Bloom Time: Summer

• Foliage: Silvery-gray, thick, highly aromatic leaves

• Growth Habit: Rounded, compact, upright

• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)

• Native Range: Southern California deserts

• Special Features: Extremely drought tolerant, fragrant foliage, deer resistant, and highly attractive to pollinators

• Sun: Full sun

• Water: Low to occasional once established

• Soil: Adaptable, but prefers well-drained, rocky or sandy soil

• Drainage: Excellent drainage is essential

• Drought Tolerant: Yes, highly drought tolerant once established

• Heat Tolerant: Yes; well suited to hot inland conditions

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Evergreen: Yes

• Special Uses: Dry gardens, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, borders, and specimen planting

• Habitat Value: Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators

Orders ship within 3-5 business days. Nationwide shipping available. Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring

• Spacing: 3–4 feet apart

• Planting Depth: Set root ball level with surrounding soil

• Establishment Water: Water weekly for the first 6–8 weeks, allowing the soil to dry somewhat between waterings

• Long-Term Care: Gradually reduce watering once established; provide only occasional deep water during prolonged periods of extreme heat or drought

• Tip: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage and avoid frequent summer irrigation. Good drainage is especially important for long-term health.

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects

• Pollinator Value: Excellent nectar plant with showy summer flowers

• Wildlife Value: Provides nectar and habitat for a variety of beneficial insects

• Bird Value: Provides habitat and cover for birds

• Deer Resistant: Yes

• Habitat Value: Excellent choice for pollinator and wildlife gardens

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.

• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).

• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.