Balmirwite autumn sage
Salvia greggii 'Balmirwite'
RHS AGM 2023
USDA zones6 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Arching
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Balmirwite' autumn sage (Salvia greggii 'Balmirwite') is a plant for borders, pollinator gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn, and butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit it. It sits low on the menu for deer. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Fountain grass, Ice plant, Goldenrod, and California poppy.