Native sage of dry grassland and coastal turf, with short violet-blue flower spikes and crinkled aromatic leaves. Closely related to culinary sage.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–9 | −28.9 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −23 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Specialist forage for long-tongued bees
- Drought tolerant — thrives on poor, dry and chalky soils
- A coastal native — succeeds where other sages struggle with damp winters
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