Salvia candelabrum

Common name(s): candelabra sage

Description: evergreen shrub; low, compact growth with aromatic gray-green foliage and two-toned violet and white flowers on long (2 ft.+) branched stems in summer. Requires gritty, fast-draining soil to thrive.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and lean, well-draining soil

Uses: ornamental, to attract pollinators

Winter Hardiness: to 10 F and below

Drought: adapted to 5 months of summer drought

Distribution: S. Spain