Salvia X clevelandii 'Allen Chickering'
Blue Sage Allen Chickering
Description
The 'Allen Chickering' is a California native sage, growing as an evergreen shrub to 5' x 5'. It bears rounded whorls of light lavender blue flowers that appear in skewered clusters in spring and often again in fall. The leaves are dark green. The plant does best when cut back after flowering to prevent seed formation. Does best with some afternoon shade.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.