This aromatic sage has showy purple flowers that bloom from spring through the summer providing a beautiful color combination against the gray-white foliage. It is drought tolerant once established and can grow to about 5-6 ft. and about the same width. Purple Sage grows naturally in the coastal ranges from the central coast to Baja  but has proven its versatility and hardiness in a wide range of garden situations including our winter cold/summer hot  inland garden. Plant in borders  along a fence  in a sage garden or pollinator garden. Purple sage is important for butterflies  bees  and song birds. This plant will adapt to clay soils but also thrive in sandy soils  can be naturalized after establishment  or will take some limited summer water in a garden situation.