Evergreen Shrub – Silver Dream Sage

Silver dream sage 

Botanical name: leucophyllum frutescens ‘grehjs’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 6 ft in height with a spread of 4-6 ft 

Bloom time: summer, fall 

Hardy zone: zones 5-11

Flower color: lavender/purple 

Foliage color: silver/gray/green 

Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune to maintain desired shape and size in the late winter/early spring 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings from new growth in the late spring/early summer 

Landscape use: flower beds, borders, edging, mass planting, container plant, herb garden 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer tolerant, salt tolerant, drought tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release tree and shrub fertilizer once a year in the early spring prior to pruning 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand or loam 

Companion plants: rosemary, thyme, marigolds, zinnias

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets, but also NOT for culinary use.

Invasive species: no