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salvia

Salvia mellifera

Honeybees heavily forage on black sage for its abundant nectar, yielding the prized dark, flavorful black sage honey during peak bloom in late spring to midsummer. It also offers substantial pollen. This drought-tolerant shrub requires well-drained soil to prevent root issues and is sensitive to summer irrigation.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomMay–August
USDA zones8-10
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeCalifornia
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