LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Once established, water deeply occasionally.
SIZE: Reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and wide.
| Description | A hybrid of California native species, this evergreen shrub provides regional durability and a well behaved, attractive rounded form. Whorls of lavender-blue flowers on long spikes attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to the garden. Performs best in dry summers. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring through early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Heat Loving |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hillside |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Care Instructions | Plant in full sun in well-draining soil and water sparingly. Thrives in coastal California climates. Avoid overhead irrigation, which can promote powdery mildew. Prune off spent flowers to encourage more blooms and shape the plants. |
| History | Pozo Blue is a hybrid of Salvia clevelandii and Salvia leucophylla, introduced by Las Pilitas Nursery. |



