Santa Barbara Mexican Sage Bush Zones|3-9 columnar clump

columnar clump

Will tolerate some shade

The roots can also be dried for turmeric powder

They are commonly used for making jams

It is not very cold hardy (zones 7-9)

Santa Barbara Mexican Sage Bush Zones|3-9 columnar clumpBeautiful soft, gray green foliage is a wonderful complement to the bright blooms. Makes a stunning addition to a rock garden or mixed shrub border. A must have for sunny Mediterranean style gardens. Mexican sage does not share the pleasant scent or culinary values of the seasoning sage. Oils do have a mild pest resistant quality that leads to their use in some indigenous granaries and basket making. The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds.