Mojave sage

The intensely aromatic, evergreen foliage has great substance. Silver-green leaves set off persistent mauve bracts that surround the flowers. Shrubby perennial. Xeriscape. There are cultivars of this plant on the market now, but the Plant Select selection—the wild species— is wonderful! Read more here.

Tips from the pros: Plant in spring so that plants are fully established by fall. There should be good drainage for winter moisture to drain away from the roots. Prune in spring to remove damaged or unattractive stems. Woody stems will develop and it's best to not prune back into the woody stem, but just above.

Plant Type	Perennial
Height	18-24 inches
Width	24-30 inches
Flowering Season	Mid- to late summer
Flower Color	Purple
Sun	Sun
Water Needs	Moderate to xeric
USDA Hardiness Zone	Zones 5-10
Soil Type	Loam, Sandy
Deer Resistant	Yes
Good for Pollination	Yes
Winter Interest	No
North American Native	Yes
Year Introduced	2005
Annual Commercial Maintenance	No maintenance, can turn woody and won't need trimning back.
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance	Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived if growing conditions are correct.
Elevation Guide	Up to 6200 ft