Purple Sage
Purple Sage is a drought-tough, low-growing shrub that brings silvery foliage, aromatic texture, and rich purple flowers to water-wise landscapes. Its evergreen leaves create soft year-round structure, while late spring to early summer blooms add vivid seasonal color above the woody framework. The spreading form makes it especially useful on slopes, along borders, and in dry native plant gardens.
Adapted to sun, heat, and lean, well-drained soils, this sage thrives with little supplemental water once established. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the evergreen growth provides cover and habitat value through the year.
Why Choose Purple Sage?
- Silvery evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
- Purple flowers support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Low-growing, spreading habit works well on slopes and borders
- Highly drought-tolerant once established
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Excellent for xeriscapes, native gardens, and water-wise landscapes
Plant Purple Sage in full sun with excellent drainage, and avoid frequent summer watering once established. Prune lightly after flowering to shape the plant, and give it room to spread naturally.
- Prune in late winter to early spring to shape and encourage denser growth.
- Prefers well-drained soils; avoid heavy, moist soils.
- Remove old flowers to promote new blooms. Mulch lightly to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds without creating moisture retention near the stems.
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