Salvia clevelandii

Cleveland Sage

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Compact evergreen shrub with silvery-green foliage and spikes of violet-blue flowers; highly drought-tolerant native to California and Baja.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cleveland Sage
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Species Clevelandii
Origin USA (California), Mexico (Baja California)
Blooming Late spring to summer, occasionally fall
Leaf Color Silver-green / Glaucous green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy or rocky soil; avoid heavy clay; pH 6.0-8.5 preferred

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Watering

Low water once established; allow soil to dry completely between waterings; drought tolerant

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun (6+ hours); indoors needs high intensity grow lights or south exposure

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization required; light compost in spring only, avoid high nitrogen

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; cut back hard in late winter for new growth

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Feb
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May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
20% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 50000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
5% – 35%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
100 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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