Black Sage (Salvia mellifera)

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature Size: 3–6 ft tall, 4–8 ft wide
• Native Range: Southern California coastal sage scrub and chaparral
• Flower Color: Pale lavender to white whorls
• Bloom Time: Spring (March–June)

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Very low — avoid summer water
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates rocky, sandy, clay soils
• USDA Zones: 8–10
• Drought Tolerant: Yes — highly

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring
• Spacing: 4–6 ft apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Light water for first 6 weeks
• Long-Term Care: Light pruning to shape; avoid summer water once established

• Attracts: Native bees (top-tier honey plant), butterflies, hummingbirds
• Host Plant For: Several native butterflies and moths
• Deer Resistant: Yes
• Notable: Foundation plant of coastal sage scrub; produces excellent honey

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.