Salvia mohavensis - Mojave Sage (Plant) California It flowers in early summer

It flowers in early summer

Mary Ellen Hannibal (Citizen Science)

Threatened by urbanization and flood control in California

Four complimentary tickets to the annual Native Plant Garden Tour

Salvia mohavensis - Mojave Sage (Plant) California It flowers in early summerThis uncommon sage is endemic to the Mojave desert. In its natural habitat it is relatively small (2 to 3 feet high and wide). Pale blue flowers in spring. Difficult in cultivation. Plant Characteristics Family Name Lamiaceae Species Name Salvia mohavensis Common Name Mojave Sage Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Blue, White, Cream Flowering Months March, April, May,