Bee's Bliss Sage

Bee's Bliss Sage

1 Gallon
$16.00
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Bee's Bliss Sage

Bee's Bliss Sage

Salvia 'Bee's Bliss'

A fast-spreading California native sage with aromatic silvery foliage and profuse lavender-blue spring flowers that bees and hummingbirds love.

$16.00
Container sizeSize guide 1 Gallon

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Description

Salvia 'Bee's Bliss' is a vigorous, semi-evergreen perennial prized for its dense, spreading ground cover habit, aromatic velvety foliage, and profuse lavender-blue spring flowers. A hybrid of two California native sages (Salvia leucophylla and Salvia clevelandii), this tough, drought-tolerant plant forms a lush, spreading mat of slender, wrinkled, silvery-gray-green leaves that release a pleasant, fragrant scent when brushed. From mid-spring through early summer, it produces upright stems topped with whorls of small, tubular, lavender-blue flowers that rise above the foliage, creating a soft, colorful display that attracts hummingbirds, bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators. With its fast-spreading habit and excellent tolerance for heat, drought, and poor soils, it is an outstanding choice for large-scale ground cover, slopes, erosion control, coastal gardens, and water-wise landscapes.

Quick Facts

  • Foliage & Flowers: Slender, wrinkled, velvety, silvery-gray-green, aromatic leaves; upright stems with whorls of small, tubular, lavender-blue flowers blooming in mid-spring through early summer .
  • Mature Height: 1-2 ft
  • Mature Spread: 4-8 ft (spreading by runners)
  • Growth Rate: Fast
  • Hardiness Zones: USDA 8-10 ; Sunset 7-9, 14-24
  • Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade (best flowering and density in sun)
  • Core Benefits: Dense, fast-spreading ground cover, aromatic silvery foliage, profuse lavender-blue spring flowers, drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.
  • Best Uses: Large-scale ground cover, slopes for erosion control, coastal gardens, Mediterranean gardens, water-wise landscapes, wildlife gardens, under oaks.

Faqs

Q: How large does Bee's Bliss Sage get?
A: It is a low, spreading ground cover, reaching 1-2 feet in height and spreading 4-8 feet wide or more by runners. It can be pruned to contain its spread.

Q: How much sun does it need for the best flowering?
A: It performs best in full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily) for the densest growth and most abundant flowers. It will tolerate partial shade but will be less compact and flower less.

Q: How much water does it need?
A: Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant. Water regularly during its first year to establish a deep root system. After that, it requires little to no supplemental water, even in hot, dry climates.

Q: Does it attract hummingbirds?
A: Yes, the tubular lavender-blue flowers are rich in nectar and highly attractive to hummingbirds, as well as bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Q: Is the foliage fragrant?
A: Yes, the velvety, silvery-gray-green leaves release a pleasant, fragrant scent when brushed or crushed, adding a sensory element to the garden.

Q: When should I prune it?
A: Prune after flowering in early summer to maintain a tidy shape and encourage denser growth. It can also be cut back hard in late winter to rejuvenate.

Q: Is it a good choice for slopes?
A: Yes, its fast-spreading, mat-forming habit makes it excellent for stabilizing slopes and controlling erosion.

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