Easily pruned into topiary forms
The plant became a federally listed endangered species in 1977 when it was limited to a single population nearing extinction due to herbivory by the feral goats which once infested the small island
Family Name Vitaceae Species Name Vitis californica Common Name California Wild Grape Native to California Plant Type Vine Height x Width 40' x 20-30' Growth Habit Climbing and spreading Growth Rate Fast Sun Exposure Full sun to part shade Water Requirement Low to medium Soil Type Well-drained
It is a mat-forming plant producing tall
Young plants should be regularly pinched or lightly headed back to promote dense branching habits in the late fall or early winter
Salvia mellifera, Black sage Flower Easily pruned into topiary formsSalvia mellifera, Black sage The most common sage in California. A mounding shrub that grows quickly up to six feet high and ten feet wide. Has attractive dark green leaves, with raised texture that looks somewhat like a fingerprint pattern when viewed closely. White, to pale blue, to lavender, or rarely to pale rose color flowers that bloom March through July. The plant flowers are an important food source for butterflies and hummingbirds. Companion
