Salvia mellifera - Sage
This highly melliferous species can grow up to 2 m tall, with elongated foliage and an abundance of nectar-rich, pale lavender flowers.
This species is native to southern California. The Chumash people used it to relieve pain by preparing a very strong solar infusion.
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in bucket, in the ground
Sow in pots or nursery at 18°C minimum. Cover seeds and keep moist. Transplant after the last frosts, when plants have 4 to 5 leaves, 50 cm apart in all directions. For direct sowing, wait for the soil to warm up. Thin to 50 cm in all directions.
Seed germination can sometimes take a long time.
March, April, May
May, June, July
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
in the ground, in pot
sunny
low
all floor types
drained, sec, light, rich
Salvia mellifera
mid-season
200 seeds
Lavender
fragrance, edible
From 100 to 200 cm
elongated
United States
This species is native to southern California.
This species contains diterpenes (aethiopinone) and triterpenes (ursolic acid) with analgesic properties. The Chumash people used it to relieve pain by preparing a very strong solar infusion.