species 14,371 observations

Garden Sage

Salvia officinalis

Field notes

Supports All

55 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hermit Sphinx 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 14
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Golden Northern Bumble Bee 40

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 Well drained
Soil: Rocky Sand Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Dry soil Rabbits
Habit: Mounding Spreading
Plant type: Perennial Edible Herb

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.