Sage, Woolly Stemodia
Scientific Name: Stemodia lanata
Characteristics: Ground cover. Evergreen. Delicate purple blooms contrast with fragrant silvery or grey foliage. Native only to coastal and southern Texas and adjacent Mexico. In sandy soil can blanket an area in its velvety white leaves.
Native: Yes
Flower: Purple
Planting / Care: Grows best in sand. Deer resistant. Salt tolerant. Nice cascading plant for containers. Low water requirement. Poisonous to livestock.
Height: 6”
Spread: 6’
Light requirement: Sun.
Wildlife:
Links:
Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center
https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=stla17
Photo credit: Pam Larson
