Salvia Allen Chickering

Salvia 'Allen Chickering' (Allen Chickering Sage) is a beautiful, compact evergreen shrub known for its aromatic, deeply wrinkled gray-green foliage and striking deep lavender-blue flowers that bloom from late spring through summer. This California native hybrid of Salvia clevelandii and Salvia leucophylla typically grows 4 to 5 feet tall and wide, creating a rounded, bushy habit perfect for garden beds or containers. It is drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly and low-water landscapes. Growing Salvia 'Allen Chickering' Light: Prefers full sun for optimal flowering and foliage health. Soil: Thrives in well-draining soil; tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Water: Low water needs once established, requiring little to no summer irrigation, though moderate watering during establishment is beneficial. Temperature: Hardy to about 25 degrees F; thrives in