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Salvia mellifera - Black Sage (Seed)

Salvia mellifera - Black Sage (Seed)

$6.00

  • Salvia mellifera - Black Sage (Seed)
    • Salvia mellifera - Black Sage (Seed)
    • Salvia mellifera - Black Sage (Seed)

    Salvia mellifera - Black Sage (Seed)

    $6.00 Excl. tax

      PLEASE PLANT RESPONSIBLY Please protect the delicate balance of our native ecosystems by not sowing seeds in parks and nature preserves or wilderness areas.Available in store: Check availability

      Easy to grow--likes poor soils and hot, dry areas. Found locally from the Santa Monica Mtns, Verdugos, Santa Susanas, and San Gabriel Mtns. Flowers can be white, blue, or lavender. Leaves are very fragrant.

      Details

      Plant Characteristics
      Species NameSalvia mellifera
      Common NameBlack Sage
      Plant TypeShrubs
      Height by Width5ft. x 5ft.
      Flower ColorPurple, Violet, Lavender, White, Cream
      Flowering MonthsMarch, April, May, June
      Sun ExposureInland-Part Sun
      Water RequirementLow
      Soil TypeAny
      Sowing SeasonYear Round
      Sowing Difficulty Level*Easy
      Seeds Per Packet500
       
      Sowing Rates
      1 oz--
      1/4 lbs--
      1/2 lbs--
      1 lbs--

      * Sowing difficulty levels:
      • Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
      • Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
      • Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination

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