Honey - Purple Sage (Eli's Bees) garden design Introduced by Rancho Santa Ana

Introduced by Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden

Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden from San Nicolas Island by Tree of Life Nursery

expected elsewhere

In wetlands gather cattail pollen for golden pancakes

In the spring

Honey - Purple Sage (Eli's Bees) garden design Introduced by Rancho Santa AnaThe tail end of the spring brings a major bloom of purple sage. This honey was harvested from an apiary in the chaparral beyond the recent burn areas around Calabasas and Topanga Canyon. It has a subtle floral taste and a delicate texture. About Eli's Bees: Elis Bees is a father and son beekeeping operation based in the coastal canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. Each batch of honey they harvest has a unique flavor, color, and texture. All of their