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Salvia dorrii
dorrii |
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Great Basin Sage |
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Form: |
Shrub |
Growth habit: |
Mounding/spreading |
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Size: |
3' h x 3' w |
Deciduous: |
Evergreen |
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Flowering Season: |
Spring to Summer |
Growth Rate: |
Fast |
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Flower Color: |
Blue |
Hardiness: |
Hardy to 12,000' |
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Exposure: |
Sun |
Cultural Uses: |
Fragrant |
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Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
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Soil Type: |
Sandy, rocky |
CNPS Status: |
Not Listed |
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Family: |
Lamiaceae |
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Distribution: |
East of Sierra
Nevada, as well as the Mojave and Sonoran
deserts |
Habitat: |
Dry, mostly rocky places |
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Wildlife Value: |
Hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and
other insects collect nectar from the
flowers. Songbirds, lizards and other forms of wildlife use
it for cover. |
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Description: |
Heavy bloomer. Likes well-drained soil
and dry summers. |
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