rose sage
Salvia pachyphylla
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Subshrub
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Purple
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Rose sage (Salvia pachyphylla) is a perennial for borders, containers, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Purple flowers open from early to late summer and draw butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees. Deer and rabbits tend to pass it by. The plant is drought tolerant, so it suits low care beds.
Pairs well with Blackfoot daisy, Blue grama, and Fernbush.
Native range
AZ, CA, and NV.