Sage Honeydew Melon - Grown in warm climates, this sweet and juicy melon is a perfect summer treat. Its beautiful flowers and stunning smell make it a must-have in any garden.
Honeydew sage (Salvia elegans 'Honey Melon') is a tender perennial herb that is grown for its edible leaves and flowers. It is a member of the mint family and is native to Mexico and Central America.
Honeydew sage has bright green, heart-shaped leaves that have a sweet, honeydew melon scent. The flowers are tubular and red-orange in color. They bloom in the summer and attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Honeydew sage can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8 to 11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to care for and can be grown indoors or outdoors.
The leaves and flowers of honeydew sage can be used in salads, teas, and desserts. They can also be used to make a refreshing tea.
Here are some of the benefits of honeydew sage:
- Edible leaves and flowers: The leaves and flowers of honeydew sage are edible and have a sweet, honeydew melon flavor.
- Aromatic: The leaves of honeydew sage have a sweet, honeydew melon scent.
- Attracts pollinators: The flowers of honeydew sage attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Easy to grow: Honeydew sage is relatively easy to grow and care for.
- Drought tolerant: Once established, honeydew sage is drought tolerant.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
