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Grape-Scented Sage

Salvia Melissodora

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Overview

The Grape-scented Sage (Salvia melissodora) thrives in USDA zones 8-10, preferring full sun to part shade. This perennial showcases elongated clusters of violet-blue flowers, exuding a distinctive grape-like fragrance. Reaching heights of 2-3 ft with equal spread, its aromatic foliage attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-water gardens, providing continuous blooms from spring through fall. Prune for shape and encourage denser growth.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–11Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — This perennial showcases elongated clusters of violet-blue flowers, exuding a distinctive grape-like fragrance
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — Reaching heights of 2-3 ft with equal spread, its aromatic foliage attracts hummingbirds and pollinatorsGrape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — Hardy and drought-tolerant once establishedGrape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — The Grape-scented Sage (Salvia melissodora) thrives in USDA zones 8-10, preferring full sun to part shadeGrape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — it's ideal for low-water gardensGrape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — providing continuous blooms from spring through fall

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — This perennial showcases elongated clusters of violet-blue flowers, exuding a distinctive grape-like fragrance
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — Reaching heights of 2-3 ft with equal spread, its aromatic foliage attracts hummingbirds and pollinators
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — Hardy and drought-tolerant once established
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — The Grape-scented Sage (Salvia melissodora) thrives in USDA zones 8-10, preferring full sun to part shade
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — it's ideal for low-water gardens
Grape-Scented Sage (Salvia Melissodora) — providing continuous blooms from spring through fall
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