Salvia brandegei - Santa Rosa Island Sage

(Santa Rosa Island Sage) A fine native California Sage that is far more hardy than its origin would suggest. Santa Rosa Island, off the coast of Southern Cal, is the only place this plant grows in nature. It is drought resistant, has beautiful fragrant deep green rugose leaves, and forms a dense 3 foot mound. The Spring flower display is heavenly - great clouds of clear lavender-tinged-blue flowers.

Plant this sage in well drained soil (although it does tolerate clay soils quite well) in full sun, and give regular water to see what fast growth looks like - or don't water at all once established. In either case you'll appreciate the many charms of this unusual Salvia.

A note on cold tolerance: This plant will tolerate a few hours of 0 degrees F, but cannot take full cold Zone 7a Winters.

Highly recommended.

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In stock	5 item(s) available
Common name	Santa Rosa Island Sage
USDA Zone	7 - 9
Size (h/w/fh)	36"/36"/48"
Exposure	Full sun
Soil	Well drained to any
Water	Average to dry
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Price:	$6.50

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