Salvia X jamensis 'Moonlight'
Moonlight Sage
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:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.