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| Rock Sage, Greaseleaf Salvia Salvia pinguifolia Labiatae Rock sage grows on the rocky limestone habitats of hillsides from 2000 feet to 7000 feet in extreme West Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and Mexico. In late summer and fall small lavender flowers cover its branch tips. Its rounded, scalloped, aromatic leaves are described by some as feeling greasy, hence its other common name. As with most woody salvias, rock sage benefits from severe pruning in late winter with additional light trimming throughout the growing season to control its naturally brittle wood. It attracts bees and butterflies. Unfortunately it is seldom available commercially. Plant Habit or Use: small shrub
Exposure: sun Flower Color: purple, lavender
Blooming Period: summer Fruit Characteristics: nutlets Height: 3 to 5 feet Width: 2 to 3 feet Plant Character: deciduous Heat Tolerance: high Water Requirements: Soil Requirements: adaptable Additional Comments:
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