As a California native, low-growing shrub, Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’ features familiar grey-green Salvia leaves with soft lavender-blue flowers that appear on 1′ long spikes from mid-spring into early summer. This Salvia is a great solution to use as a fast-growing ground cover on sloped terrain. It’s a summer-dry-tolerant native that does not like overhead irrigation because it can promote powdery mildew—especially in coastal areas. It prefers full sun and occasional deep watering below the foliage to look its best. Pollinators love this plant and deer avoid it. Its aromatic foliage and vibrant flowers make it an excellent choice for both residential and commercial Bay Area landscapes, providing both beauty and ecological benefits. One of the most popular varieties that perform well in our region is Salvia leucophylla ‘Point Sal’.