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Cleveland Sage ‘Salvia clevelandii’Salvia clevelandii, also known as Cleveland Sage, is widely prized for its highly aromatic foliage and beautiful violet blue flowers; making it a favorite among gardeners seeking drought tolerant, fragrant plants. This fast growing plant is named in honor of 19th century plant collector Daniel Cleveland, who was instrumental in documenting California's native flora. It is also known as California Blue Sage or Fragrant Sage. Cleveland Sage is native to

Salvia clevelandii, also known as Cleveland Sage, is widely prized for its highly aromatic foliage and beautiful violet-blue flowers; making it a favorite among gardeners seeking drought-tolerant, fragrant plants.  

This fast-growing plant is named in honor of 19th-century plant collector Daniel Cleveland, who was instrumental in documenting California's native flora. It is also known as California Blue Sage or Fragrant Sage. 

Cleveland Sage is native to the dry coastal regions of Southern California and parts of Baja California, where it thrives in chaparral and scrub habitats. This plant is well adapted to hot, dry conditions, making it ideal for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening. Its resilience in arid environments ensures its popularity in native gardens and landscapes designed for low water usage. 

One of the most remarkable features of Cleveland Sage is its highly aromatic, gray-green leaves. When brushed against or crushed, the foliage releases a potent, earthy, and spicy scent, often described as a mix of sage, pine, and citrus

The plant forms a dense, mounded shrub with a rounded growth habit. Its stems are woody at the base, and it produces numerous branches covered with its iconic fragrant leaves.

The texture and coloration of the foliage give it a soft, silvery appearance, which contrasts beautifully with its bright flowers.

One of the most remarkable features of Cleveland Sage is its highly aromatic, gray-green leaves. When brushed against or crushed, the foliage releases a potent, earthy, and spicy scent, often described as a mix of sage, pine, and citrus.  

The plant forms a dense, mounded shrub with a rounded growth habit. Its stems are woody at the base, and it produces numerous branches covered with its iconic fragrant leaves. The texture and coloration of the foliage give it a soft, silvery appearance, which contrasts beautifully with its bright flowers.

The Salvia clevelandii typically grows 5 feet tall and can spread about 6 feet wide. This makes it a substantial but manageable size for gardens, where it can serve as a focal point or blend into mixed borders. Its size also makes it suitable for erosion control on slopes and hillsides.

When it comes to flowers, Salvia clevelandii blooms from late spring to summer, with stunning spikes of violet-blue flowers clustered along the tall, upright stems. These tubular flowers are highly attractive to a range of pollinators, particularly hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. The blooms contrast beautifully with the plant's silver-gray foliage and add a vibrant splash of color to the landscape. After flowering, the dried seed heads can be left on the plant for visual interest or removed to encourage a second flush of blooms.

When and How to Water Your Salvia clevelandii

Cleveland sage is quite a drought-resistant plant once established. A good rule of thumb is to water Salvia clevelandii when the soil is dry to a couple of inches deep. However, overwatering is not recommended because it can cause root rot and other problems. 

In the spring, during the growing season, it's best to water the plant deeply but infrequently. Watering deeply encourages the plant's roots to grow deeper into the soil, making it more resilient to drought conditions. During dormancy periods, reduce watering to accommodate the plant's natural growth cycle.

Observing the plant's leaves can also provide clues about its watering needs. If the leaves start to wilt or show signs of distress, it might be time to water. Remember, it's better to be slightly underwater than overwater Salvia clevelandii to maintain its health and vibrancy. 

Light Requirements – Where to Place Your Salvia clevelandii 

For indoor cultivation, it's essential to place the plant in a location that receives ample sunlight. Salvia clevelandii thrives in bright, indirect light indoors. A south-facing window is often ideal for providing the plant with the necessary sunlight it needs to flourish. If natural light is insufficient, supplementing it with a grow light designed for indoor plants can help meet its light requirements. 

When growing Cleveland sage outdoors, it prefers full sun to thrive. This plant loves basking in the sunlight and requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Planting it in a location where it can receive plenty of sunlight will promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms. Ensure that there are no obstructions like buildings or trees that could shade the plant during the day. 

Whether indoors or outdoors, providing the right amount of light is essential for Salvia clevelandii to thrive. By understanding and meeting its light requirements, you can enjoy a healthy and beautiful plant that adds a touch of natural beauty to your living space or garden. 

Optimal Soil & Fertilizer Needs

Salvia clevelandii thrives in well-draining soil that mimics its native habitat. A sandy, loamy soil mixed with good drainage is ideal for this plant. Adding organic matter like compost can help improve soil structure and fertility, providing a healthy environment for the plant's roots to grow and absorb nutrients. Instead, make or buy a well-draining potting mix, or ideally use our specialized potting mix, opens in a new tab that contains 5 natural substrates and mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your plants to thrive. 

In terms of fertilizer, Cleveland sage is not a heavy feeder and generally does well in nutrient-poor soils. Applying a balanced (5-10-5), slow-release NPK fertilizer in spring can help promote healthy growth and flowering. Opt for a fertilizer with a lower nitrogen content to prevent excessive foliage growth at the expense of flowers. 

It's important to avoid over-fertilizing Salvia clevelandii, as this can lead to issues like nutrient imbalances and reduced flowering. Always follow the recommended dosage on the fertilizer package and apply it sparingly to avoid harming the sage plant.  

Hardiness Zone & More 

For indoor cultivation, Salvia clevelandii prefers temperatures between 60-75°F during the day and slightly cooler temperatures at night. It's important to provide good air circulation around the plant to prevent humidity levels from becoming too high, as this can lead to issues like powdery mildew. Aim for a relative humidity level of around 40-50% indoors to create a comfortable environment for the plant. 

When growing Salvia clevelandii outdoors, it is well-suited to USDA hardiness zones 9-11, where temperatures typically stay above 10°F. In these zones, the plant can thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. It is essential to protect the plant from extreme cold temperatures and frost, especially in colder zones, by providing mulch or other protection during winter. 

By understanding the temperature and humidity needs of Salvia clevelandii, both indoors and outdoors, you can create an environment that supports its growth and ensures its well-being throughout the year. 

Propagating Cleveland Sage 

Salvia clevelandii can be propagated through various methods such as seed propagation, stem cuttings, or division. One common and effective way to propagate Cleveland sage is through stem cuttings. To propagate through stem cuttings, select a healthy stem from the parent plant, remove the lower leaves, and place the cutting in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect light to encourage root development. With proper care and attention, the cutting should develop roots and grow into a new Salvia plant ready for transplanting. 

Wildlife - Cleveland Sage attracts the following Friendly-Pollinators

The Salvia clevelandii is a magnet for pollinators. Its nectar-rich flowers provide essential food for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it an excellent addition to any pollinator garden. The tubular shape of the flowers is especially suited to hummingbirds, which can easily access the nectar with their long beaks. Its value as a pollinator-friendly plant contributes to the overall health of the ecosystem, supporting native wildlife. 

Butterflies
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Multi Pollinators
Other Birds

Toxicity: Cleveland Sage is generally non-toxic to humans and pets, making it a safe choice for households with children or animals. The plant is not known to cause any significant harm if ingested in small amounts, though its pungent, aromatic leaves likely deter most animals from grazing on it. Additionally, the strong fragrance of the foliage tends to repel herbivores like deer, adding another layer of resilience to the plant. 

Key Takeaways 

  1. Salvia clevelandii is an evergreen, drought-tolerant shrub with fragrant foliage and colorful purple flowers that attract pollinators
  2. The plant features gray-green leaves that provide year-round interest.
  3. It thrives in full sun to partial shade, well-draining soil, and infrequent watering, requiring full sun to partial shade for optimal growth.
  4. It attracts pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
  5. It is deer-resistant, making it suitable for wildlife gardens
  6. The Cleveland sage is susceptible to pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites.
  7. It makes an excellent border plant for Mediterranean landscapes.
  8. Give this Salvia clevelandii a try if you're looking for an easy plant to care for!
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A pioneering book! It breaks new ground and proposes new ideas that are plausible. I enjoyed this book immensely. But with every pioneering book comes beliefs that may not always be what they seem. I withheld one star because there are some ideas proposed that I found hard to believe entirely. I like the fact that Dr. Schoch includes Biblical passages but I don't agree with the majority of his interpretations. For example, Ezekiel's writings and visions are not about shapes he saw in the sky that Dr. Schoch thinks are from solar outbursts or auroral displays. Instead, most of those are visions he had of the "Last Days." But he didn't know exactly what he was seeing so he did his best to describe the things he saw. The other point I would like to make is that not all of the glyphs from thousands of years ago could be describing auroral displays or solar outbursts. I would imagine that if solar flares were racing toward Earth, (1) there wouldn't be enough time to look at them and study their shapes because you would be racing for cover, (2) they would be too bright whereas nobody could actually look at them long enough to study their shapes even if they had modern sunglasses, and (3) there would be a lot more evidence of scorched and burned areas of Earth so that it would be more obvious if solar activity was what had set society back thousands of years. But I don't recall Dr. Schoch theorizing about these things. Overall the book is great and I think he right about a lot of things. Highly recommended!
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Forgotten Civilization by Dr. Robert Schoch Why should you buy this book? 1) You're already looking at it so you must have some interest in this topic. 2) Dr. Schoch has a great ability to take his, or others, theories and support them with well researched scientific data. This is helpful to those of us who are curious about alternative explanations but are still dependent on the "scientific thinking" paradigm. (He doesn't make statements like "when humans bred with aliens in 20,823 BC..."). 3) He always makes you think about conventional wisdom in a new way. For instance, in this book - the age of Easter Island statues (moai). How DID they get buried so deeply when they (conventionally) only go back to a South Pacific Polynesian settlement times?? I have stood in front of the moais on Easter Island and read many books on it's history and it never occurred to me to question the timeline. It takes that unique geologist perspective which Dr Schoch brings to his writings. 4) He introduces you to other researchers or writers that you will want to know more about. Like Thomas Brophy, Anthony Peratt, Paul LaViolette and many others. 5) The Appendices. Some excellent information on multiple topics included at the end of the book. 6) Because Dr. Schoch has gone where many others SHOULD go - against conventional archeological/historical wisdom which makes no sense. His initial theories on the age of the Sphinx as a young academic were very daring and absolutely correct. The geological community had no problem with his ideas - but Egyptologists did, and they have been after him ever since. Choosing a controversial research path has meant some changes in his academic career I'm sure, as "Academics," for all it's spouting of tremendous support for new knowledge and research is very much mired in politically correct concrete. (Go to Egypt and look for yourself. Even a casual tourist will see how wrong standard academic theories are currently). 7) I guarantee you will learn new and interesting things that just may change your life - or at the very least, change the way you think about the future. -C. Engel
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This was a great idea for a book and it's too bad that Mr. Schoch decided not to write it. Some of the ideas about solar events, the way the plasma manifested in the sky as it relates to ancient petroglyphs is fascinating. Mr. Schoch spent very little time in this space however (in spite of the book's title). Instead we got a brief, incomplete overview coupled with a survey of every piece of fringe science out there from the memory of water, to quantum entanglement to telepathy. There was the obligatory chapter on his work with the Sphinx of course. It always comes back to the Sphinx with this guy. Not an original thought in the book, but there was plenty of promotion of fringe science, especially the work of Paul LaViolette whose confusing and widely ignored and self-published work got several chapters. I gave the book 3 stars for its entertainment value and docked it two for not staying on point. This is still a great and fascinating subject. I wish Mr. Schoch thought so too.
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Silent Spring by Rachel Carson is one book that has opened our minds to how much has gone wrong in the world. It is an immensely powerful scientific book for general readers packed full of verifiable research and data. Rachel Carson wrote the book about the widespread use of chemical pesticides that have wreaked havoc upon the water, the atmosphere, the soil, and the earth since the experiments conducted during World War II. Carson begins the book with a short chapter containing an imaginary scenario of a quiet American countryside in spring devoid of birds and other wildlife. Carson then asks a question which the book attempts to answer: "What has already silenced the voices of spring in many towns in America?" (Carson 1962) The other sixteen chapters fully detail how the use of chemical pesticides and herbicides impacts the environment and silences living species when people do not pay attention. In chapter two she makes the point that humans can alter nature. "The most alarming of all man's assaults upon the environment is the contamination of air, earth, rivers, and sea" (Carson 1962). The author demonstrates that people try to get a quick fix for their small problems but are often unaware of the consequences of their quick fix solutions. "We use the chemicals to kill weeds, insects, and pests…… They should not call insecticides but biocides" (Carson 1962). In the next chapter, "Elixirs of Death," she introduces chemicals which can harm health such as chlorinated hydrocarbons (e.g., DDT), organic phosphates, and other hydrocarbons that are more toxic than DDT such as dieldrin, Aldrin, and endrin. She tells the story of a child and family dog that was suddenly killed by the use on an endrin cockroach spray. When the chemicals are combined with one another, it leads to an unpredictable and harmful result in the atmosphere and living creatures. Carson continues in chapter 4 and five by describing the effect of pesticides in water and soil. Even though low concentrations of insecticide in the water is not detrimental, a habit of putting poison in water builds up and ends up passing into fishes, animals, and humans. DDD and DDE, the toxaphenes used in clear lakes destroy the human adrenal cortex (Carson 1962). Even though the chemicals had been deposited years ago, it was carried on in living species from generation to generation. Similarly, soil can be destroyed if it contains too many pesticides and these chemicals may remain in the ground for an extended period. The following chapter of the book mentioned that there are ways to avoid using insecticides to kill insects such as introducing different species of plants or by introducing plant-eating insects. Carson continues her analysis of the life-threatening consequences of pesticides on the surroundings in chapters 7, 8 and 9. She mentions that the entire population of living creatures, including birds and fish, was killed in sprayed areas. "Aldrin, one of the deadliest of all chemicals, was chosen to kill the Japanese beetles... After a few reports came in of dead birds everywhere…. Dogs and cats sickened" (Carson 1962). The author also provides excerpts of letters from people who lived in the areas saying that these pesticides changed the landscape of the areas in which they lived. One woman reported that the spraying of these chemicals had wiped out robins, chickadees, and cardinals. Other women from Alabama said the result of fire-ant spraying made the birds disappear overnight. Other people in Mississippi saw no land birds for miles after spraying. The author ends the chapter with the question, "Isn't it possible to help the balance of nature without destroying it? Who has the right to decide about the use of chemicals?" Chapter 10 details the death of wildlife when aerial spraying is conducted. She comments on the lack of precaution and foresight being used by the pesticide industry. "No research was done before the launch of million acres aerial campaign" (Carson 1962). It shows the lack of caution and general unawareness of the consequences of their actions. The following chapter examines the evidence that the widespread use of poisonous substances can cause the slow, prolonged destruction of human health. For example, she mentions, "DDT has been found everywhere in processed food and cooked restaurant meals" (Carson 1962). The cumulative effect of using different chemicals is that it is incorporated into our food. It is unpredictable how much it can cause harm. A huge amount of poison is everywhere; people exist in their day-to-day lives without knowing that it is even there. Carson calls it "the age of poison" (Carson 1962). Chapters 12, 13 and 14, Carson directs examines the chemicals harmful to human tissues and organs. Back in the days, we lived in fear of infectious diseases such as smallpox and cholera. Now, we are living with and facing new diseases that Carson calls "the environmental disease." The author gives many examples of the sources of the chemicals and how it reacts and is incorporated into the body. "Dieldrin can have long-term effects such as loss of memory, insomnia, nightmares, and mania" (Carson 1962). At the end of chapter 14, she mentions the statistic that one in every four Americans is developing cancer. The possible explanation is that the sale of chemicals in the market is an accepted part of our lives. She describes how she was slowly dying of cancer as she finished this book. In the next three chapters, Carson describes how insects have developed the ability to reproduce and resist the effects of the sprays. In other words, like the title of Chapter 15 states, "nature fights back." Finally, the final chapter, "The Other Road" presents alternatives to chemical control of pests. Chemical "solutions" should be stopped. 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