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Salvia merjamie (Minty Kilimanjaro Sage)

Salvia merjamie – The Aromatic Kilimanjaro Sage

Salvia merjamie (syn. Salvia abyssinica, S. congesta, S. nubia, S. nudicaulis) is a fascinating species from East Africa, often called minty Kilimanjaro sage due to its strongly mint-scented foliage. It is a shrubby perennial with textured, gray-green leaves and produces spikes of pale blue to white flowers. Its intense fragrance and drought tolerance make it a unique addition to herb gardens and xeric landscapes.

Taxonomy & Classification

Family:	Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus:	Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species:	merjamie
Synonym:	Salvia abyssinica
Synonym:	Salvia congesta
Synonym:	Salvia nubia
Synonym:	Salvia nudicaulis

Growing Tips

Full sun, very well-drained, lean soil. Highly drought-tolerant. Protect from excessive winter moisture. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Salvias: Salvia elegans: Pineapple Sage with Fragrant Foliage and Red Flowers; Salvia officinalis: Common Sage, the Culinary Herb; Salvia argentea: Silver Sage with Dramatic Foliage; Salvia mexicana: Mexican Sage with Blue Flowers and Green Calyces; Salvia farinacea: Mealy Cup Sage, the Species with Blue Spikes; Salvia sclarea: Clary Sage with Large Bracts and Aromatic Foliage; Salvia viridis: Clary Sage with Colorful Bracts (Painted Sage); Salvia nutans (Nodding Sage); Salvia staminea (Iranian Sage); Salvia mexicana: The Towering Mexican Sage

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