How much sun does Scallopleaf sage need?

Scallopleaf sage grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Scallopleaf sage bloom?

Scallopleaf sage blooms in April, May, and June.

Where is Scallopleaf sage native?

Scallopleaf sage (Salvia vaseyi) is native to AZ, CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Scallopleaf sage attract?

Scallopleaf sage draws hummingbirds, native bees, and bumble bees.

Scallopleaf sage

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Salvia vaseyi

Last reviewed: October 2026

Scallopleaf sage (Salvia vaseyi) is a perennial shrub native to AZ, CA. It blooms in April, May, and June. The flowers draw hummingbirds, native bees, and bumble bees.

Toxicity unknown

Scallopleaf sage (Salvia vaseyi) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

24"–48" H × 24"–48" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun

Native to

AZ, CA

Pollinators

hummingbirds, native bees, bumble bees

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Growing Scallopleaf sage

Grow Scallopleaf sage in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its nectar-rich flowers attract hummingbirds along with bumble bees and other native bees.

Common questions

How much sun does Scallopleaf sage need?: Scallopleaf sage grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Scallopleaf sage bloom?: Scallopleaf sage blooms in April, May, and June.
Where is Scallopleaf sage native?: Scallopleaf sage (Salvia vaseyi) is native to AZ, CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Scallopleaf sage attract?: Scallopleaf sage draws hummingbirds, native bees, and bumble bees.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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