Salvia sonomensis (Creeping Sage / Sonoma Sage)

Salvia sonomensis – The Ground-Hugging Creeping Sage

Salvia sonomensis (syn. Audibertia humilis, Audibertiella humilis, Ramona humilis) is a unique, mat-forming sage native to California and Oregon. Commonly called creeping sage or Sonoma sage, it spreads via underground rhizomes to form a dense, aromatic groundcover of gray-green leaves. In spring, it produces short spikes of lavender-blue flowers. It is an excellent native groundcover for dry, sunny banks and under oaks.

Taxonomy & Classification

Growing Tips

Full sun to part shade, well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established. No irrigation needed after establishment in native range. Hardy in USDA zones 7-10.