Salvia elegans Honey Melon'
Salvia elegans Honey Melon'
Melon-Scented Sage
Delicate spikes of deep red, tubular flowers grace this compact plant in late summer and fall. An excellent culinary accent in teas, garnishes, or fruit salads, the leaves have melon scent when crushed. (Herb)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall		 3' tall x 3' wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 20° to 30°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsCulinary Uses Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Edible Parts Edible PartsFragrant Fragrant
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming