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Lepechinia calycinus, White Pitcher Sage
$8.40
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$8.40
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$14.00
White Pitcher Sage
A fast growing shrub native to California that can reach up to eight feet high and five feet wide. Fragrant white flowers bloom in the spring through fall. Pitcher sage is a member of the mint family.
Plant with: Island Alumroot, Santa Cruz Island Gooseberry, Catalina Island Gooseberry, Island Ceanothus, Summer Holly, Tree Poppy, Oak species
| Family Name | Lamiaceae |
| Species Name | Lepechinia calycinus |
| Common Name | White Pitcher Sage |
| Native to | California |
| Plant Type | Shrub |
| Height x Width | 4-6’ x 3-5’ |
| Growth Habit | Round, bushy mound |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Exposure | Full sun on coastal sites, partial sun to shade inland |
| Water Requirement | Low, moderate |
| Soil Type | Tolerates almost any soil type |
| Flower Color | White to lavender |
| Flowering Months | Late spring to summer |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Fragrant | Yes |
| Cold Hardy to | 20°F to 25°F (-6°C to -4°C) |
| Attracts pollinators | Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds |
| Container Plant | Yes |
| Erosion Control | Moderate |
| Bank Stabilization | Moderate |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Deer resistant | Yes |
| Local plant | No |