Desert Purple Sage
Salvia dorrii
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Lamiaceae
Plant Description: Fast-growing, heavy blooming, shrub. Native to the western United States. Highly aromatic gray leaves are resistant to browsing mammals. Brilliant pale-blue to purple flowers bloom in spring. Grows naturally in hot, dry, well-drained locations. Take care to not overwater in the landscape. Excellent plant choice for park strips.
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: 30-36" tall x 36" wide
Utah Native: Yes
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Localscapes: Infill Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Gray-green
Bloom Colors: Blue
Bloom Seasons: Late Spring
Bloom Period: Apr - Apr
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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Neighborhood Landscapes
- A Desert with Altitude
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Planting Path
- Nursery Shopping
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Spring -
Summer -
Fall -
Winter
