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Chaparral Sage

Lepechinia hastata, Lamiaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cape HoneysuckleTecoma capensis
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
Diviner's SageSalvia divinorum
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Sacred DaturaDatura innoxia

Sacred Datura's tropane alkaloids are toxic to many plants including sage family members

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Herb ProductionDrought-Tolerant LandscapingWildlife HabitatFire-Resistant Planting

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsDigestive IssuesAntimicrobialAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Chaparral Sage grow in?

Chaparral Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Chaparral Sage?

Good companions for Chaparral Sage include Cape Honeysuckle, Diviner's Sage.

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