Seer's Sage

Salvia divinorum

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Overview

Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a psychoactive perennial, thriving in shaded areas with high humidity, preferring the USDA Zones 9-11. Its striking, large oval leaves, spanning up to 4 inches, accompany hollow square stems on plants reaching 3 feet in height. Known for its serrated foliage and rare white blooms, it requires well-drained soil. Handle with care due to its hallucinogenic properties when ingested. Notably low-maintenance and deer-resistant.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 7–9

Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) — Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a psychoactive perennial

Culture

Sun: Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 7–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae

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Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) — thriving in shaded areas with high humidity; seer's Sage possesses square stems typical of the Lamiaceae family

Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) — Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) is a psychoactive perennial; accompany hollow square stems on plants reaching 3 feet in height

Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) — herb / perennial for shade

Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) — herb / perennial with white blooms

Seer's Sage (Salvia divinorum) — white flowers in the garden

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