Black Sage – Salvia Mellifera

Salvia Mellifera (Black Sage)

Salvia Mellifera, or Black Sage, is a fragrant, evergreen shrub that brings both beauty and utility to your garden. This native sage produces spikes of purple to blue flowers that bloom in spring and attract pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds. With its aromatic, gray-green foliage and drought tolerance, Black Sage is an excellent choice for xeriscaping, native plant gardens, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Key Features:

• Aromatic gray-green foliage with purple to blue flowers in spring
• Drought-tolerant and thrives in poor, well-drained soils
• Hardy in USDA zones 8-10
• Attracts pollinators like bees and hummingbirds
• Low-maintenance and deer-resistant

Perfect for: Xeriscape gardens, native plant landscapes, pollinator gardens, and coastal gardens.