Black Sage (Salvia mellifera) is popular as a nectar plant for butterflies and bees. It’s a California native and extremely drought tolerant, making it the water-saving addition to your butterfly garden. Not only is it pretty and perky with its dark appearance, but the Black Sage also has a pleasant fragrance that will lighten up the atmosphere around your garden. For planting, sow seeds outdoors in late fall, either in the ground 10 feet apart, or in a large pot. Lightly water until roots are established. The shrub will flower in winter, spring, and summer in white, blue, and lavender colors. It is host to two confirmed butterflies and moths, the Gray Hairstreak and Pherne Subpunctata. Pre orders from Moosa Creek Nursery available on requests!!
Black Sage (Salvia mellifera) is often found in nature growing with California Poppies and Narrow Leaf Milkweed.
full sun, low water, height: 3-6 ft spread: 10 ft
