Salvia mellifera 'Terra Seca'

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California Native Plant
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

Description

This evergreen shrub has shiny, dark green leaves with bluish white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Blue, White

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

 

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.