It can be found as an introduced species that has naturalized in many parts of the world, including the Eastern United States, California, Mexico, Argentina, Uruguay, Southern Africa, Tasmania, New Zealand and China.

[1] S. verbenaca is a tall perennial herb with hairy stems and branches that erectly sprawl out.

It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October.

This aromatic sage is used as a flavoring in foods and to make tea; the flowers can be added to salads.

In China, where it has been known by the synonym Salvia weihaiensis, it grows along the seashore in Shandong province.