Salvia Species, Black Sage, California Black Sage, Honey Sage
Salviamellifera

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: mellifera (mel-IF-er-uh)

Height

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Hardiness

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Lavender

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Shiny/Glossy
Velvet/Fuzzy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Shrubs

Where to Grow