Description
Black Sage (Salvia mellifera) is a Southern California chaparral ecosystem native plant with a range that extends all the way to Baja. A shrub with dark green pungently scented leaves and white flowering stalks. Moderately irrigated and fertilized plants will fill an area of five square feet. Black Sage is not only an excellent native pollinator, garden honeybees will produce a uniquely peppery flavored honey from it. The leaves can also be used in tea. Plants will overwinter and perennialize in any mild winter climate.

Specifications
Common Name:Black Sage
Scientific Name:Salvia mellifera
Description:A California native shrub with dark green pungently scented leaves and white flowering stalks.
Plant Lifespan:Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):65–70
Plant Spacing:3-4 ft.
Plant Height:4 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:100-110