Black Sage
Salvia mellifera
Lamiaceae
Other names
California Black Sage
Growth habit
Shrub
Perennation
Cultivated as annual
Native distribution
CA, Northern Baja
Biocultural value
Bees produce a clear honey from this California sage that is prized by bee keepers.
Location
Source of plant
J.L. Hudson, Seedsman, Companion Plants, Well-Sweep Herb Farm
Description
Shrub reaching 7' in height; stems often glandular-pubescent, the leaves oblong-elliptic, 3/4" to 2 1/2" long, crenulate, green and rugose above, white-tomentose beneath; inflorescence an interrupted spike, the corolla about 1/2" long, lavender-blue.
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
Special characteristics
tender perennial, bee plant