Salvia tomentosa (Balsamic sage)

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Dislikes excessive winter wet or high humidity. Avoid watering in summer.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Wallside and trellises, Flavouring food and drinks, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Bushy

Native to

Caucasus, Turkey, Eastern Mediterranean

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic (sage).

Toxicity

Not toxic