How much sun does Munz's sage need?

Munz's sage grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Munz's sage bloom?

Munz's sage blooms in February, March, and April.

Where is Munz's sage native?

Munz's sage (Salvia munzii) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Munz's sage attract?

Munz's sage draws bees and hummingbirds.

Munz's sage

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Salvia munzii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Munz's sage (Salvia munzii) is a perennial shrub native to CA. It blooms in February, March, and April. The flowers draw bees and hummingbirds.

Toxicity unknown

Munz's sage (Salvia munzii) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

low

Size

24"–48" H × 36"–60" W

Bloom

Feb, Mar, Apr

Native to

Pollinators

bees, hummingbirds

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Southern California/Northern Baja Coast

A rounded, aromatic sage with small gray-green leaves and short spikes of deep blue-violet flowers in early spring, native to dry coastal slopes near the border region. Semi-dormant in the driest part of summer.

Growing Munz's sage

Grow Munz's sage in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 24 to 48 inches tall and spread 36 to 60 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Early spring flowers are an important nectar source for native bees and migrating hummingbirds.

Common questions

How much sun does Munz's sage need?: Munz's sage grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Munz's sage bloom?: Munz's sage blooms in February, March, and April.
Where is Munz's sage native?: Munz's sage (Salvia munzii) is native to CA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Munz's sage attract?: Munz's sage draws bees and hummingbirds.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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