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Salvia mellifera | Black Sage
Black Sage is a highly aromatic, evergreen shrub native to California and Baja California. Known for its dark green, textured foliage and clusters of small white-to-pale-lavender flowers, it’s a staple in native and drought-tolerant landscapes. Black Sage is an excellent pollinator plant, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds while also being deer-resistant and low maintenance.
Growing Salvia mellifera
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Light: Full sun for best flowering and dense growth.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining soils, such as sandy or rocky types.
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Water: Very low water requirements once established; thrives in dry conditions.
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Fertilizer: Rarely needed; if desired, apply a light feeding in early spring.
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Maintenance: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage fresh growth.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 8–10; heat- and drought-tolerant.
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Wildlife: Highly attractive to pollinators; seeds provide food for birds.
Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 8–12 inches tall with a well-developed root system, grown in a 1-gallon container. Shipped without the container; roots and surrounding soil will be lightly moistened and wrapped in plastic for safe transport. Ready to plant immediately upon arrival.
Growing Zones
8 - 11
Low Temperature
30°F
High Temperature
95°F
Fragrant
Musky herbal scent, especially in dry heat.
Polinator Required
Bees, hummingbirds
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Purple
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
Low
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Mature Spread
3-5 ft
Mature Height
3 ft. - 6 ft./6 ft. - 10 ft.
Bloom Period
Full Sun
Pruning Time
Late Winter to Early Spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Deciduous
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