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Sage thrives in the desert

Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage)
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Salvia leucantha (Mexican bush sage)

Norm Schilling discusses various types of sages, including their growth habits, unique characteristics, and uses in cooking and medicine.

He highlights their ability to thrive in Southern Nevada's alkaline soils with minimal watering. Salvia aficialis, White Sage, Mexican bush sage, and Russian sage are among the types discussed.

Schilling provides a comprehensive guide to these plants, emphasizing their versatility and potential for use in gardening and herbalism.