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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

        Description

        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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