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 USDA zones 9-11.

Maintenance: Prune young plants back in winter by about one-third to promote bushier growth and encourage reblooming. Avoid cutting into old, woody stems as they may not resprout. Tip prune mature plants as needed to maintain shape.

Special Features: Fragrant foliage adds sensory appeal alongside long-lasting attractive flowers.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Growth Habit: Rounded, mounding shrub reaching approximately 4-5 feet in height and spread.

Shipping Info

Salvia 'Allen Chickering' ships as a healthy, robust shrub, ready for planting outdoors in appropriate climates or in containers for patios and sunny spaces. Packaging ensures safe arrival and quick establishment to add beauty and ecological benefits to gardens.