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Island Pitcher Sage

Lepechinia fragrans

Island pitcher sage is a fragrant California shrub with soft gray-green leaves and lavender flowers, an aromatic, drought-tolerant pollinator plant for dry gardens.

Family
Lamiaceae
Type
shrub
Lifespan
perennial
Height
3–6 ft
Spacing
3–6 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry
Soil pH
neutral
Bloom
March, April, May, June
Bloom colors
purple, white
Wildlife value
pollinators, hummingbirds
Landscape uses
hedge or screen, foundation
Native states
CA