Salvia, Dry Earth Black Sage 'Terra Seca'

Not only does Terra Seca have a compact habit and attractive lavender flowers, but it tolerates extremely dry and hot conditions that cau...Read Moreses most Black Sage cultivars to wither. Terra Seca means "Dry Ground" in Spanish, and definitely lives up to the name by flourishing in the same conditions as Encelia farinosa; at least, in clay.

Good dark green contrast to frosted and fuzzy pale foliage, and has a great fragrance in hot sun. However, the flowerheads dry to an ashen black color that may be unattractive, and become sharp when dry. Be careful when cleaning up or you could get stuck by them!