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  8. Engelmann's Sage

species 1,903 observations

Engelmann's Sage

Salvia engelmannii

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

81 native animals
supported in the US
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Large-tailed Aphideater, Orchard Oriole, Orange-crowned Warbler, Bushtit 6
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Huron Skipper, Horse-fly Carpenter Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee 75

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Moist
Water use
Low
Deer resistant
Yes
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.

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