Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas'
Aromas Sage
Description
The Aromas Sage is a selection that stays more compact than the Cleveland Sage and grows to about 4' high and wide. It has distinctively fragrant, gray green foliage and whorls of violet blue flowers in spring and summer. It can withstand strong winds and is deer resistant. It prefers full sun and well draining soil.
Maintenance Tips
Salvia clevelandii 'Aromas' is a hybrid between the Cleveland Sage and the Purple sage. It is a very fragrant, woody sage that can grow 4’ tall and wide with tall flower stalks in the spring that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. It performs best in a sunny location with the space to reach its full mature size. Once the flowers have faded, the spent stalks can be deadheaded to keep the shrub looking tidy and encourage additional flowers. Woody shrubs tend to become dense with lots of cross-branching, so thinning out the branching and allowing sunlight to the interior will benefit the plant and will encourage new, green growth.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.