species 1,043 observations
Nettleleaf Sage
Salvia urticifolia
Field notes
Supports All
74
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hermit Sphinx
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Orchard Oriole, Orange-crowned Warbler, Green Cone-headed Planthopper, Variable Duskyface Fly
4
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
69
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Alkaline
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Poor soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.