Salvia leucophylla x clevelandii - Pozo Blue

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If you’ve ever loved Salvia clevelandii… and then watched it sulk the minute conditions weren’t perfect, meet Pozo Blue—the easy-going, tough-as-nails hybrid that keeps the beauty and dials down the fuss.

Salvia leucophylla × clevelandii ‘Pozo Blue’ is a California native hybrid originally developed at Las Pilitas Nursery, blending the best traits of both parents: the rich, resinous fragrance and vivid violet-blue bloom whorls of clevelandii, paired with the rugged adaptability of leucophylla. The result is a true waterwise standout that handles heat, drought, and even heavier, clay-ish soils far better than many other sages once it’s established.

From June through October, Pozo Blue puts on a long, lively show—hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees tend to find it fast. Deer usually pass it by, too, thanks to that intensely aromatic foliage.

Growing to about 4' tall × 4' wide, it’s a striking anchor for native gardens, sunny slopes, and low-water landscapes. The silvery-green, textured foliage looks good even when it’s not in bloom, and it pairs beautifully with other California natives like Eriogonum, Artemisia, and Penstemon. It also shines in large containers (15+ gallons)—ideal for patios where you can enjoy that signature scent up close.

If you’re into sensory gardening, Pozo Blue is a must. One brush of the leaves and you’ll get that unmistakable “California summer” fragrance—bold, clean, and completely addictive.

Fun fact: “Pozo Blue” nods to the Pozo area of San Luis Obispo County, where this hybrid was first discovered—rugged country, wild beauty, and exactly the kind of place a plant like this would call home.

• Plant type: Shrub, Flowering
• Pot Size: 4-inch
• Life Span: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Blue-Purple
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Zones: Zone 8-10
• Sun Exposure: Sun
• Water needs: Low Water

Discover more selections in our featured collection here: Annie's Annuals & Perennials Plant Collections.

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