Cedar Sage

A resilient evergreen native Texas herbaceous that provides year-round foliage and structure to the landscape. Native across the Chihuahuan Deserts and Edwards Plateau, Cedar Sage (Salvia roemeriana) thrives in local conditions while supporting the surrounding ecosystem. Its dense, persistent foliage provides year-round thermal cover, privacy screening, and evergreen architectural structure. During spring and summer, the plant produces red flower clusters. Flowering is followed by though technically incorrect, the seed cones are often referred to as berries that add vibrant visual contrast and seasonal interest. It plays a vital ecological role as a larval host plant for Central Texas butterflies, including Painted Lady and Olive Butterfly. Ashe juniper "berries" are highly palatable to many species of birds and small mammals. Thriving in calcareous, dry, limestone, rocky, sand, and well drained, Cedar Sage demonstrates outstanding hardiness once established. It requires minimal supplemental water and adapts seamlessly to drought conditions. It features minimal deer resistance.