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Desert Sage

Salvia dorrii, Lamiaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLow

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ChicoryCichorium intybus
Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
San Pedro CactusEchinopsis pachanoi
Pest DeterrentNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

WormwoodArtemisia absinthium

Both aromatic plants create pest deterrent zone while suppressing weeds in arid Mediterranean climates

Uses

Functions

Wildlife HabitatPollinator SupportMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Desert Sage grow in?

Desert Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Desert Sage?

Good companions for Desert Sage include Chicory, San Pedro Cactus.

Design guilds with Desert Sage and see companion relationships visually.

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