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Salvia X jamensis 'Moonlight'

Moonlight Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer:

 

Description

The moonlight sage is a hybrid evergreen shrub that grows 3-4 ft. high It has fragrant green leaves and colorful flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This evergreen shrub can tolerate sun or partial shade and is hardy to 15 degrees F. The moonlight sage is drought tolerant and attracts hummingbirds. The flower color is pale yellow.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.