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Black Sage

Salvia mellifera
Lamiaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

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.

Source of plant

J.L. Hudson, Seedsman, Companion Plants, Well-Sweep Herb Farm

USDA Hardiness Zone

9

Special characteristics

tender perennial, bee plant