Salvia X clevelandii 'Allen Chickering'
Allen Chickering Blue Sage
Description
The 'Allen Chickering' is a California native sage, growing as an evergreen shrub to 4-5' tall. It bears rounded whorls of light lavender blue flowers that appear in skewered clusters in spring and often again in fall. The leaves grow to 2" long and 1/2" wide, and are dark green. The plant does best when cut back after flowering to prevent seed formation as well as prolong the life of the shrub, especially where it receives supplemental watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
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
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.