Family: Lamiaceae |
Irrigation: In general most California native plants do not require summer watering even if they look dried up. It can also promote pest and disease problems because of the hot moist soil. Some can tolerate extra watering in fall and spring when there has been little |
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Origin: Southern California, to Baja California |
Landscape Value: It is valued by gardeners for its outstanding foliage, beautiful floral display, and scent (Bornstein, 2005). |
Life History: Evergreen sage |
Propagation: Seeds can be propagated with no special treatment other than sowed outdoors in the fall (Emery, 1995). |
Climate/Zone: Sunset zones 7-9, 11, 13-24 |
Ethnobotanical Value: n/a |
Exposure: Full sun |
Blooming Season: n/a |
Edible Part:
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Fruiting Season: n/a |
Care Instructions:
It is drought tolerant for the most part, and does not need summer water. It will do just fine with seasonal rains. The flower stalks that reach lengths of 2-6 ft. can be trimmed back to the healthiest new bud to prevent legginess (Bornstein, 2005).
