Desert Sage
Salvia dorrii
Family: Lamiaceae
Desert Sage grows in full sun and prefers dry rocky soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Desert Sage
Desert Sage growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Dry rocky soil with a soil pH of 6.5-8.5, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Desert Sage as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/8 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 120-180 days.
Plant Overview
Desert Sage (Salvia dorrii) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-4197
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Desert Sage is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Dry rocky soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.5-8.5, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 5-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Dry rocky soil
- Soil pH
- 6.5-8.5
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is 1/8 inch. The listed time to maturity is 120-180 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- 1/8 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 120-180 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.