Salvia leucophylla 'Figueroa' - Figueroa Purple Sage (Plant)

Velvety, silvery foliage and stems and light purple flowers. This and good cold tolerance distinguish this selection from the species. Good for covering large banks. Plant Characteristics Family Name Lamiaceae Species Name Salvia leucophylla 'Figueroa' Common Name Figueroa Purple Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple, Violet, Lavender, Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months April, May, June Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 4ft. x 8ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution Selection for the garden. Introduced by Sunset Nurseries Natural Habitat Dry, open hills, sea bluffs; from 100' - 4,100'