Sonoma sage, Salvia sonomensis
Another excellent native plant groundcover. This "green mulch" sustains itself with minimal summer watering once established. I am in awe of this plant!
Plant Description
Plant Type: Perennial, groundcover
Size: 1 ft tall, 4-10 ft wide
Growth Habit: Low, creeping, spreading
Flower Color: Blue, Purple, Lavender
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fragrance: Pleasant
Dormancy: Drought semi-deciduous
Wildlife Supported: Butterflies, Moths, Bees, Hummingbirds, Caterpillars, and Birds. Deer Resistant
Landscaping Information
Sun: Part shade in Redding
Moisture: Low once established. Will not tolerate regular summer water
Soil Drainage: Tolerates clay and serpentine but prefers well-draining
Cold Tolerance: Tolerates cold to 15 ° F
Natural Habitat: Dry slopes under shrubs, oaks, and pines. Chaparral, oak woodland, yellow-pine forest
Common Uses: Lawn alternative, groundcover (green mulch), north-facing slopes
Companion Plants: Ceanothus spp., Toyon, Oaks, and various pines