Santa Barbara Mexican Sage Bush Zones|3-9 Growing well in hardy zones

Growing well in hardy zones 5-8

The roots can also be dried for turmeric powder

columnar clump

They are commonly used for making jams

trumpet-shaped flowers with lightly speckled throats on an attractive

Santa Barbara Mexican Sage Bush Zones|3-9 Growing well in hardy zonesBeautiful 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.