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Black Sage
Salvia mellifera
In the United States:
Native
· also called black sage
Honeybees are drawn to black sage for abundant nectar and pollen, making it a major honey-flow plant in Mediterranean-climate coastal regions during spring and summer. Peak bloom April–July. Highly drought-tolerant but needs well-drained soil; struggles in humid or poorly drained sites.
| Nectar | high |
|---|---|
| Pollen | high |
| Bloom (US) | March–July |
| Hardiness zones | 8-10 |
| Duration | ~30 days |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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