Salvia 'Mrs. Beard'

Also Known As

Salvia sonomensis Mrs. Beard
Mrs. Beard Creeping Sage
Mrs. Beard Sonoma Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial, groundcover

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia 'Mrs. Beard' plant details

Salvia 'Mrs. Beard' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Mrs. Beard'

Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Mrs. Beard'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hybrid selection of Salvia mellifera and S. sonomensis from the garden of Helen Beard. Our mother plant has been an enduring low shrub to 2' with a 6' spread. Leaves are muted green with a gray cast and favor the S. sonomensis parentage. Pale lavender flowers form in spring on 6" spikes. Durable and disease resistant, this cultivar is a fine choice for dry borders and suitable as a small-scale groundcover mixed with other native shrubs. Full sun and even modest amounts of shade with adequate drainage. Little water required but appearance is improved with occasional summer water. Hardy to 10F. Garden origin.

By: Native Sons

Gardening facts about Salvia 'Mrs. Beard' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Mrs. Beard'

Sun Exposure
- sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- semi-evergreen