Herb latin name: Salvia ballotaeflora


Family: Labiatae



Edible parts of Salvia ballotaeflora:

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

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Annual

Habitat of the herb:

Dry places in coastal sage scrub in California.

Propagation of Salvia ballotaeflora:

Seed - sow early spring in a greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and pant them out in the summer.

Cultivation of the herb:

Dry places in coastal sage scrub in California.

Medicinal use of Salvia ballotaeflora:

None known

Known hazards of Salvia ballotaeflora:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.