Salvia greggii Mirage™ Burgundy PP28537

Scientific Name: Salvia greggii 'Balmirbur'

Also Known As

Salvia greggii 'Mirage 'Burgundy'
Mirage Burgundy Autumn Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 12"-14"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

7a-9b

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Salvia greggii Mirage™ Burgundy PP28537 plant details

Salvia greggii Mirage™ Burgundy PP28537 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia greggii Mirage™ Burgundy PP28537

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy and magenta blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii Mirage™ Burgundy PP28537

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia greggii Mirage 'Burgundy' produces bright flowers in a mix of burgundy, red, and magenta. The Mirage Series is a group of compact, mounding autumn sage in a range of flower colours growing to 12-14 inches tall wide that are long-blooming producing flowers from early summer until fall. Plant in full sun in hot dry spots with well-drained soils or in containers.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Salvia greggii Mirage™ Soft Pink is a heat tolerant, flowering shrub with continuous soft pink color. Compact, well branched shrubby habit that is neat and tidy for low maintenance. A favorite with Hummingbirds! Autumn Sage is easily grown in well-drained soil with moderate water. Tolerates drought. Prune to shape before growth begins in spring. Provides late color in beds and borders.