Black Sage

Salvia mellifera, Lamiaceae

Zones

7–10

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pest ConfuserPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Acerola CherryMalpighia emarginata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

BrittlebushEncelia farinosa

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Rubber RabbitbrushEricameria nauseosa

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Slender DeutziaDeutzia gracilis

Black sage produces allelopathic compounds and is adapted to dry conditions, potentially suppressing growth of moisture-preferring shrubs like deutzia.

Gum Rock RoseCistus ladanifer

Both Mediterranean plants produce strong allelopathic compounds that can create mutual inhibition, while competing for limited water in dry conditions.

Uses

Functions

Medicine

Edible Parts

Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Black Sage grow in?

Black Sage grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Black Sage?

Good companions for Black Sage include Acerola Cherry, Brittlebush, Rubber Rabbitbrush.

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