Salvia leucophylla ‘Bees Bliss’ , Creeping Sage
Salvia leucophylla ‘Bees Bliss’ , Creeping Sage
Salvia leucophylla ‘Bees Bliss’ , Creeping Sage
This shrub grows up to two feet tall and spreads to about eight feet wide. This a great slope cover. The purple blue flowers with a fragrant scent of rose lavender bloom in late spring to early summer. The gray-green foliage turns light gray through season. Prune after blooming. Remove dry flower stalks, and cut back approximately one-quarter of new growth to reshape. It is susceptible to powdery mildew. Avoid placing in moist or damp gardens and areas with overhead irrigation.
An easy California Native to grow in the Los Angeles area. For more recommendations visit our Easiest California Native Plants to grow in your garden guide.
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Species Name | Salvia leucophylla ‘Bees Bliss’ |
| Common Name | Bee’s Bliss Sage |
| Native to | Cultivar of California plant |
| Plant Type | Perennial herb |
| Height x Width | 2’ x 8’ |
| Growth Habit | Prostrate |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Sun | Full sun, partial shade |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil | Fast draining preferred |
| Flower Color | Lavender |
| Flowering Months | April - June |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 20 |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Container Plant | No |
| Erosion Control | Yes |
| Bank Stabilization | Yes |
| Fire Resistant | |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No |