Salvia Mellifera

Black Sage

Black sage is an aromatic evergreen shrub from California and Baja California. Its green leaves accompany white to pale blue flowers from spring into summer. Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, while birds use its seeds.

It grows in sun or partial shade and tolerates soils ranging from sand to clay.

Approximate size
Height: 3-5 feet
Width: 3-7 feet

Hardiness
USDA Zones 7-10

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

3-5 ft

Width

3-7 ft

Hardiness zones

7–10

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

Blue, White

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Clay, Sandy

Fruit

No

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No