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Rock Sage (Salvia pinguifolia)

Rock Sage
Pinguifolia flowers

Overview

Salvia pinguifolia, known as Rock Sage, is a shrubby perennial native to the southwestern US and Mexico. It forms a dense, rounded mound of thick, fleshy, gray-green leaves. In spring, it produces spikes of pale lavender-blue flowers. Extremely drought tolerant.

Taxonomy

Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Salvia
Species: pinguifolia
Synonym: Salvia vinacea

Culture

Full sun, extremely well-drained, rocky soil. Very drought tolerant. Grows 2–3 feet tall and wide. Hardy to zone 7. Excellent for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and native plantings. Unique succulent-like foliage.

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