Bumbleberry sage
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size12 inches tall12+ inches wide
- Habit
- Clumping
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bumbleberry' sage (Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry') is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It forms a clumping, fragrant mound that stays about 12 inches tall and handles drought well. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Snowcap Shasta daisy, Yarrow, and Catmint.