Salvia leucophylla 'Amethyst Bluff' - Amethyst Bluff Purple Sage

Evergreen shrub to 5 ft and up to 10 ft wide. Fragrant grey-green leaves with whorls of vivid rosy-pink flowers in spring. Native to coastal SoCal. Flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies; seeds provide forage for birds. Semi-deciduous in summer. Full sun. Low water, can tolerate occasional summer irrigation. Tolerates many soil types, including clay soils. Good for slopes and erosion control. Hardy to 20-25º F.