Santa Barbara Mexican Sage Bush Zones|3-9 bearing short stems of upfacing

bearing short stems of upfacing

Growing well in hardy zones 5-8

The roots can also be dried for turmeric powder

It is not very cold hardy (zones 7-9)

Santa Barbara Mexican Sage Bush Zones|3-9 bearing short stems of upfacingBeautiful soft, gray green foliage is a wonderful complement to the bright blooms. Makes a stunning addition to a rock garden or mixed shrub border. A must have for sunny Mediterranean style gardens. Mexican sage does not share the pleasant scent or culinary values of the seasoning sage. Oils do have a mild pest resistant quality that leads to their use in some indigenous granaries and basket making. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds.