Salvia 'Shirley's Creeper'

Also Known As

Salvia mellifera x 'Shirley's Creeper'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

7a-11

Salvia 'Shirley's Creeper' plant details

Salvia 'Shirley's Creeper' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Shirley's Creeper'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Shirley's Creeper'

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Salvia mellifera garden hybrid recommended to us by Betsy Clebsch, noted Salvia expert. It has the dark green & very aromatic foliage of “Black Sage” & the foliage contrasts nicely with the white flowers in the Spring. The flowers are very popular with bees & hummingbirds, but the strong-tasting foliage is not appealing to deer. The shrub does not really creep but mounds to 4-6' tall & wide on good soil, but like “Black Sage” you can create a denser plant by cutting it back by 1/3 after flowering. In any case it is a much appreciated shelter for birds. Due to its vigor, 'Shirley's Creeper' is particularly well suited as a bank cover, even under trees since it tolerates some shade. Tough as nails & extremely drought tolerant when established.