Cleveland sage, Blue sage, Jim sage, California blue sage
Salvia clevelandii

Family: Lamiaceae

What it is like

A herb which keeps growing from year to year. It grows 60-120 cm high and spreads 40-65 cm wide. The leaves are grey-green and have a wrinkled surface. They have teeth around the edge. The flowers are lilac, blue or white and in upright spikes.

Where it is found

It is a warm temperate to subtropical plant. It suits dry places. It needs sunlight and a well drained soil. It suits hardiness zones 8-10.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Mexico, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The leaves can be used for flavour in cooking.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Audibertia clevelandii A. Gray; Audibertiella clevelandii (A. Gray) Briq.; Ramona clevelandii (A. Gray) Briq.;