Black Sage
Salvia mellifera 'Point Mugu'
SKU
08512
Black sage grows throughout California coastal ranges on hot dry slopes. Given full sun and occasional water, this compact selection makes a tough and tidy, mid-sized evergreen shrub for dry settings or seacoast exposure. Its white to pale lilac flowers supply a source of nectar to hummingbirds and butterflies.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Lore | The species mellifera means honey-producing. Large stands of this native coastal chaparral shrub is a popular location for bee-keepers to situate their hives. |
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| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growth to 18 inches tall and as wide. |
| Bloom Time | Pale blue flowers, spring to late summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Provide well drained soil Follow a regular watering schedule to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a slow-release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Clip spent flower heads to encourage prolific continued bloom.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant