Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage

Salvia Sonomensis

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Overview

Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliage. This California native forms a low, 1-2 foot spread (30-60 inches) with creeping stems. In late spring, it blooms with vibrant purple-lavender flowers, attracting various pollinators. It's drought-resistant, favoring full sun exposures and well-draining soil. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover, it adds a touch of wild beauty to any landscape.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–9Climate Mediterranean

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliage

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — This California native forms a low, 1-2 foot spread (30-60 inches) with creeping stems

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — In late spring, it blooms with vibrant purple-lavender flowers, attracting various pollinators

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — It's drought-resistant, favoring full sun exposures and well-draining soil

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover, it adds a touch of wild beauty to any landscape

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — commonly referred to as Sonoma Sage or Creeping Sage

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — is a hardy perennial that excels in creating a captivating ground cover with its sprawling nature

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–9

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Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliage

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — This California native forms a low, 1-2 foot spread (30-60 inches) with creeping stems

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — In late spring, it blooms with vibrant purple-lavender flowers, attracting various pollinators

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — It's drought-resistant, favoring full sun exposures and well-draining soil

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover, it adds a touch of wild beauty to any landscape

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — commonly referred to as Sonoma Sage or Creeping Sage

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — is a hardy perennial that excels in creating a captivating ground cover with its sprawling nature

Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Originating from the coastal regions and mountain ranges of California

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