Salvia 'Calamity Jane'

Also Known As

Salvia x 'Calamity Jane'
Calamity Jane Mounding Black Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

8b-10b

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Salvia 'Calamity Jane' plant details

Salvia 'Calamity Jane' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Calamity Jane'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Calamity Jane'

USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Woody sage, a cross between Salvia leucophylla and a prostrate form of S. mellifera, mounding to 3-4' tall and wide with fragrant, gray-green foliage and pale lavender flowers in spring that are delicious to bees and hummingbirds. Best in sun to bright shade in well-drained soil with only occasional summer water once established. Said to be deer resistant as well. Frost hardy in upper USDA zone 8.