Salvia mellifera 'Tierra Seca'

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Black Sage, Tierra Seca

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Information by: Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

Description

This evergreen shrub has shiny, dark green leaves with bluish white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Blue, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Roadside, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.