Salvia clevelandii ‘Allen Chickering’
Allen Chickering Cleveland Salvia
Overall Mature Size | Small-Medium |
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Mature Height & Spread | 4-5' tall x same |
Exposure | Full sun |
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
Water | Low water once established |
Flower Color | Deep lavender |
Bloom Time | Later spring thru summer |
Special Features | Attracts bees, butterflies, hummers. Drought tolerant. Fragrant foliage. |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Sunset Garden Zones | 8,9,12-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 9B |
Moderate-growing evergreen shrubby perennial with upright mounding growth habit 4-5′ tall and wide. This deer-resistant California native features aromatic gray-green foliage with deep lavender flowers in late spring-summer attracting bees, butterflies and hummers. Cut young plants back in winter to shape and encourage reblooming. Excellent selection for a woodland-type garden. Plant in full sun with well-draining soil. Prefers some water while getting established. Little summer water. Very low water requiring once established.