Heatwave™ Glitter Sage
Salvia (microphylla x greggii) 'EGGBEN001' PP #24,152
SKU
09427
Vibrant lilac blooms! Bred for sun-fast, long-lasting blooms, compact size and drought tolerance, this shrubby hybrid Salvia deserves a prominent location in the garden. Kept lightly clipped, use as a low informal hedge, or feature as a specimen in a perennial border or container garden.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat.
| Botanical Pronunciation | SAL-vee-uh my-kroh-FIL-uh gregg-EYE |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 30 in. tall, 36 in. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring until frost; nearly year-round in mild climates. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Container, Firescaping/Firewise, Green Roof, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional deep watering during extended periods of heat. |
| Companion Plants | Bee Balm (Monarda); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Weed (Asclepias); Hummingbird Mint (Agastache); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune to shape in late winter. Feed in early spring. After a flowering flush, trim the plant by half to encourage continued flowering and a denser habit.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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