Winnifred Gilman Cleveland Sage, Salvia clevelandii 'Winnifred Gilman'
Winnifred Gilman Cleveland Sage has a dazzling deep blue flower not often found in the garden. Some say it smells like the wild west, whatever that scent is. A UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars plant! This extremely showy and fragrant sage has red flowering stems accented with intensely purple/blue flowers.
Plant Description
Plant Type: Shrub
Size: 3 - 4 ft tall, 3 - 4 ft wide
Form: Rounded
Growth Rate: Fast
Flower Color: Stunning Deep Blue, Purple.
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fragrance: The sage fragrance is quite notable just like the other Cleveland Sages
Dormancy: Evergreen, Summer semi-Deciduous
Wildlife Supported: Butterflies, Caterpillars, Hummingbirds, Birds
Landscaping Information
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Moisture: Low
Soil Drainage: Fast drainage a must; great small shrub for slopes.
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 10 ° F
Natural Habitat: Dry slopes of San Diego