Salvia ballotiflora (Salvia ballotaeflora)

Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Salvia ballotaeflora is a ANNUAL. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

aromatic flowering tops is used as a herb tea. — An infusion of the aromatic flowering tops is used as a herb tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry places in coastal sage scrub in California. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)