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Salvia brandegii
Salvia brandegii
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Salvia brandegii is a beautiful native California sage known for its soft, silvery-green foliage and graceful, spreading habit. Naturally well branched and slightly sprawling, this evergreen shrub forms an attractive mound that looks relaxed and natural in the landscape.
The leaves are green on top and pale, almost white underneath, giving the plant a soft, glowing appearance in sunlight. In spring and early summer, showy whorls of purplish-white flowers rise above the foliage, drawing hummingbirds and pollinators from across the garden.
Well adapted to dry, coastal, and Mediterranean-style climates, Santa Cruz Island sage thrives in well-drained soil and sunny locations. Once established, it becomes a dependable, low-water plant with strong wildlife value.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Native California species
- Attractive two-toned foliage
- Showy purplish-white flowers
- Strong hummingbird attraction
- Drought tolerant once established
- Excellent for naturalistic landscapes
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Evergreen shrub
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
- Water: Low once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10
- Growth habit: Well-branched, slightly spreading shrub
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~4–8 ft. × 3 ft.
- Foliage: Green above, pale white beneath
- Flowering: Purplish-white flower whorls, spring to early summer
- Form: Upright to gently arching, open shrub
PLANTING TIPS
- Choose sunny, well-drained sites
- Avoid low or soggy areas
- Use raised beds in heavy soils
- Space for airflow and mature size
- Ideal for slopes and coastal gardens
CARE MADE EASY
- Prune lightly after flowering to shape
- Remove dead or woody growth as needed
- Avoid heavy fertilizing
- Water only during extended drought
- Do not over-mulch near the crown
POLLINATOR & GARDEN VALUE
- Major nectar source for hummingbirds
- Supports native pollinators
- Adds soft color and texture
- Enhances wildlife-friendly gardens
- Blends well with other native plants
BEST USES
- California native gardens
- Pollinator and hummingbird gardens
- Dry and drought-tolerant landscapes
- Coastal gardens
- Mediterranean-style plantings
- Hillside and slope plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Salvia brandegii if you:
- Garden in Zones 8–10
- Want native, low-water plants
- Have well-drained soil
- Support hummingbirds and pollinators
- Prefer natural, relaxed landscapes
- Enjoy silvery foliage plants
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.