Salvia, Dry Earth Black Sage
Salviamellifera 'Jade Carpet'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: mellifera (mel-IF-er-uh)
Cultivar: Jade Carpet

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Time
Lavender
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow