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(Salvia vaseyi)
Vasey’s Sage (Salvia vaseyi)
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Photo by: Diana | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Diana | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2019-04-30T11:37:08-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Salvia vaseyi, commonly known as Vasey’s sage, scallopleaf sage, bristle sage, or wand sage, is a perennial herb native to chaparral and oak woodlands in the mountains of Southern California and northern Baja California. It typically grows to 1-2 feet in height and width, with a mounding form. The plant features distinctive white flowers that are about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in size, blooming in compact clusters on spikes from April to June. The flowers are accompanied by whitish bracts, calyx, and leaves, which contribute to the plant’s overall muted color palette. Vasey’s sage is not particularly showy, but it has a subtle beauty that can complement a naturalistic garden design.
Vasey’s sage is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in full sun with low water requirements, making it suitable for xeriscaping and water-wise gardens. It prefers well-drained soils and is adapted to the nutrient-poor conditions often found in its native habitat. While not commonly used in cultivation, it can serve as an interesting addition to native plant gardens, rock gardens, or as a border plant in dry, sunny areas. Gardeners should be aware that it may not tolerate heavy soils or overwatering. There are no significant disease problems or aggressive root issues reported for this plant, but it may be sensitive to over-irrigation and poor drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Vasey’s sage is valued for its drought tolerance and its ability to thrive in full sun with low water requirements, making it suitable for xeriscaping and water-wise gardens. It prefers well-drained soils and is adapted to the nutrient-poor conditions often found in its native habitat. While not commonly used in cultivation, it can serve as an interesting addition to native plant gardens, rock gardens, or as a border plant in dry, sunny areas. Gardeners should be aware that it may not tolerate heavy soils or overwatering. There are no significant disease problems or aggressive root issues reported for this plant, but it may be sensitive to over-irrigation and poor drainage.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 1.5-3 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Green
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant
Natural Habitat
Native to chaparral and oak woodlands in the mountains of Southern California and northern Baja California
Other Names
Common Names: Bristle Sage, Wand Sage
Scientific Names: , Salvia vaseyi, Audibertia vaseyi, Audibertiella vaseyi, Ramona vaseyi,
GBIF Accepted Name: Salvia vaseyi (Porter) Parish