Chia Sage

Salvia columbariae, Lamiaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Plains Prickly PearOpuntia polyacantha

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antelope BitterbrushPurshia tridentata

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Leavenworth's EryngoEryngium leavenworthii

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Banana YuccaYucca baccata

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Hairy Golden AsterHeterotheca villosa

Salvia produces aromatic compounds that can inhibit growth of nearby herbaceous plants

Uses

Functions

Drought TolerancePollinator SupportEdible SeedsDesert Restoration

Edible Parts

SeedsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory SupportSkin Care

Common Questions

What zones does Chia Sage grow in?

Chia Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Chia Sage?

Good companions for Chia Sage include Plains Prickly Pear, Antelope Bitterbrush, Leavenworth's Eryngo, Banana Yucca.

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