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California Native Plant

Salvia mellifera

Black or Honey Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer:

 

Description

This woody shrub has fragrant, dark green leaves with blue, white, or lilac flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Blue, Lavender, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.