Salvia dorrii  the purple sage  Dorr's sage  fleshy sage  mint sage  or tobacco sage  is a herbaceous perennial. It is native to mountain areas in the western United States southward to the Mojave Desert  growing in dry  well draining soilsDesert Sage is a showy late spring blooming native shrublet that grows to a compact 2-3 feet. It's fragrant silver foliage is adorned with deep blue flowers. Impervious to browsing deer and rabbits  it is a pollinator's delight attracting all types of bees.Native to sand to decomposed granite  Desert Sage needs perfect drainage and no water once established. Perfect for a dry desert garden  a bird or butterfly garden.