Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet'

Also Known As

Green Carpet Prostrate Black Sage
Green Carpet Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet' plant details

Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in clay and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, erosion
Soil needs: clay and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Green Carpet' is a low evergreen sub-shrub. It grows 2' to 3' tall with a 6' spread. 'Green Carpet' is drought tolerant, fast growing ground cover that likes full sun and little to no summer water. Good drainage is appreciated as well, but this plant (as well as the other Salvias) will tolerate heavy soil if there is a slope to the land to allow water to run off. The deep green foliage and pale blue flowers are typical for the Black Sage. A hard pruning after the blossoms fade, around June-July, will produce a denser plant. Cultivars such as this are horticultural selections and hybrids, not part of the native ecology but work beautifully in the garden. Great pollinator and wildlife plant A selection of Salvia mellifera.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Gardening facts about Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet' plant

How to Grow Salvia mellifera 'Green Carpet'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- clay
- well-drained
Special Situation
- erosion control

Features

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