Chia is a superfood that is full of protein, low in calories, and high in fiber. Chia plants are a salvia variety and are part of the sage and mint family. The word salvia comes from the Latin word �salare� which means to save, due to their curative properties. They are fast growers and are naturally heat and drought-tolerant. They are low maintenance and require little to no fertilizer.Chia plants are self-pollinating. They will drop seeds and come back every year. they are great at crowding out weeds and attracting butterflies and bees on account of their high nectar content. The plant in its entirety is useful. The leaves can be steeped fresh or dried, with a little lemon and honey to make a delicious tea. Both the tea and the leaves have an enormous amount of study-backed benefits. It's an interesting herb, to say the least.This is a tender perennial that has no soil preference. These will need full sun and will grow about 3 - 5 feet tall.Seed count: 07 Gram.