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Salvia X jamensis 'Moonlight'

Moonlight Sage

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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.

Maintenance Tips

Salvia X jamensis 'Moonlight' is one of the Autumn Sage hybrids, and it is a great woody shrub for attracting birds, especially hummingbirds. This hybrid typically grows 3' tall and wide, with the flower stalks reaching another 6" beyond the foliage. This hybrid was created for the pale, creamy yellow flowers that have dark stems, providing a unique, contrasting look. As a woody shrub, it tends to become dense with cross branching, so thinning out the branches and allowing sunlight to the interior benefits the plant greatly. All of the flowers are born at the tips of the branches, so hedging is discouraged as it will cut off the blooming potential.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

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

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

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

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.