Salvia dorrii

Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3')

Height:

8-32"

2-3'

Spread:

Growth Rate:

Medium

Native Habitat

Dry, open scabland & sagebrush areas

Oregon Native?

Yes

Minimum Hardiness Zone (USDA)

Sun Exposure Needs:

Water Needs:

Mulch Needs:

Full Sun

West State Native?

Yes

Soil Needs:

Sandy, rocky, or limestone soil

Low fertility soil

Fertilizer Needs:

In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden. Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base