Indigo Purple Autumn Sage

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Cultivated as annual

Native distribution

Mexico

Biocultural value

Aromatic leaves are used as a seasoning in Mexico.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Unknown

Description

Glossy green leaves, similar to S. greggii. Blooms from June until frost with intense indigo-blue sky blue flowers. Prune hard in spring.

USDA Hardiness Zone

8

Special characteristics

tender perennial, food