Black sage is the most common sage in California. Though less showy than other salvia species and cultivars, it is an important food source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The …

Salvia mellifera (Californian black sage, also known as seel by the Mahuna [1]) is a small, highly aromatic, evergreen shrub of the genus Salvia (the sages) native to California, and Baja …

Renowned for its adaptability, drought tolerance, and ecological value, Black Sage is a cornerstone of California chaparral and coastal sage scrub habitats. It is beloved for its …

Black sage (Salvia mellifera) is a dominant shrub of the coastal sage scrub, where it is a major contributor to the characteristic pungent aroma. It has small dark green, resinous leaves and …

2014年4月2日 · Black sage can be a useful member of the California native plant garden. It usually needs no supplemental water and under proper growing conditions can live for years. …

Black sage - Salvia mellifera - is the sage plant you are most likely to see along the trails in our local mountains. Considered a keystone species because quite a variety of birds, bees, …

Black sage is a dominant species among the coastal sage plant community throughout California in both inland and coastal habitats, and is considered to be one of the best western native …

Black sage hybridizes with a number of Salvia species including white sage (S. apiana), purple sage (S. leucophylla), and chia (S. columbariae). Hybrid populations are relatively uncommon, …

Black Sage is a three foot evergreen shrub with white to light blue flowers from March to July. This sage is native to sunny dry slopes in the coast ranges from San Jose to Baja. It likes sun, …

Black sage is the most common sage in California and northern Baja California, and one of the keystone species of the coastal sage scrub plant community. Black sages grow quickly, …