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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 9–9Type Ground cover, Perennial, ShrubClimate Mediterranean
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) — Originating from the coastal regions and mountain ranges of CaliforniaSonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — It's drought-resistant, favoring full sun exposures and well-draining soilSonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Ideal for rock gardens, borders, and ground cover, it adds a touch of wild beauty to any landscapeSonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliageSonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — commonly referred to as Sonoma Sage or Creeping SageSonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — This California native forms a low, 1-2 foot spread (30-60 inches) with creeping stems+21

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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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) — Originating from the coastal regions and mountain ranges of California
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) — Salvia sonomensis, or Sonoma Sage, is an evergreen perennial renowned for its fragrant, silver-green foliage
Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage (Salvia Sonomensis) — commonly referred to as Sonoma Sage or Creeping Sage
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) — is a hardy perennial that excels in creating a captivating ground cover with its sprawling nature
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