Mojave Sage
Salvia pachyphylla
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Small, low-maintenance evergreen shrub with silvery-green foliage provides interest throughout the year. Clusters of tall fuchsia-purple flowers bloom continuously throughout the summer. Resistant to mammal browsing due to its pungency. Plant in well-drained soils. Does best in sunny, hot locations.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2-3' tall and wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Silver-green
Bloom Colors: Purple
Bloom Seasons: Late Summer, Summer
Bloom Period: Jun - Aug
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Design Path
- Hardscape Exhibit
- Lots of Pots
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Planting Path
- Turf Alternatives
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
