Presidio Park Plant Survey

Salvia apiana

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Lamiaceae family S CA/N Baja (coastal)

Requiring well drained soil, full sun, and needing little water, this native of Southern California and northern Baja California coastal ranges is extremely drought tolerant. Salvia apiana reaches heights of 3-5 feet, displays white to purple flowers in late spring or early summer and has been used by indigenous peoples for flour, flavoring and religious purposes.

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