Plants of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve
Salvia leucophylla (purple sage)
Uncommon, native, perennial shrub found in coastal sage-scrub plant community, but also on the edges of oak woodland. Flowers are yellow (aging red). Blooms in spring. Previous scientific name: Lotus scoparius.
Salvia leucophylla (Purple Sage). NATIVE. Pictured in late winter.
Salvia leucophylla (Purple Sage). NATIVE. Pictured in summer.
Salvia leucophylla (Purple Sage). NATIVE. Pictured in spring.