Little Spire sage
Salvia cacaliifolia 'Little Spire'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Blue, yellow, pink, purple, red, white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Little Spire' sage (Salvia cacaliifolia 'Little Spire') is a perennial for borders, containers, rock gardens, and xeriscapes. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to average soil of most types. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms. Deer and rabbits rarely make it their first choice. It also tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Yarrow, Coneflower, and Blue grama.