Salvia mellifera 'Terra Seca'
Creeping Black Sage
Description
This evergreen shrub has shiny, dark green leaves with bluish white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Shrub Border, Parking Strip, Park, Roadside, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.