Botanical name Salvia mohavensis
Common name Mojave Sage
The Mojave Sage is a low rounded sage with bright green leaves and pale blue flowers that baits the Mojave Desert. The leaves are lance-oblong to ovate, slightly pickered with small teeth and some fine grey hairs. The leaves are fragrant. The flowers are arranged generally with one papery, blue to white flower per stem.
Mojave sage is found on dry, rocky slopes within the blackbrush scrub and pinyon/juniper woodland plant communities. It prefers well-draining soils and can be overwatered in wetter climates.
Family Lamiaceae
Plant Type Shrub
Mature Size Up to 3′
Flower Color Blue
Flowering Season Spring to Fall
Cold Tolerance 4500 ft. in elevation
Wildlife Benefited Birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies
Warnings None
Sowing Time Fall
Pre-Treatment None
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
Botanical name Salvia mohavensis
Common name Mojave Sage
The Mojave Sage is a low rounded sage with bright green leaves and pale blue flowers that baits the Mojave Desert. The leaves are lance-oblong to ovate, slightly pickered with small teeth and some fine grey hairs. The leaves are fragrant. The flowers are arranged generally with one papery, blue to white flower per stem.
Mojave sage is found on dry, rocky slopes within the blackbrush scrub and pinyon/juniper woodland plant communities. It prefers well-draining soils and can be overwatered in wetter climates.
Family Lamiaceae
Plant Type Shrub
Mature Size Up to 3′
Flower Color Blue
Flowering Season Spring to Fall
Cold Tolerance 4500 ft. in elevation
Wildlife Benefited Birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies
Warnings None
Sowing Time Fall
Pre-Treatment None
Please note that we can only ship to CA, NV, AZ, and UT. Packet weighs about .5 grams.
For questions regarding availability or special orders, please email seedbank@mdlt.org
