Salvia greggii Mirage™ Cream

Scientific Name: Salvia greggii 'Balmircemi'

Also Known As

Salvia greggii 'Mirage 'Cream'
Mirage Cream Autumn Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

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

planting zones

7a-9b

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Salvia greggii Mirage™ Cream plant details

Salvia greggii Mirage™ Cream is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer cream and pink 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™ Cream

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 12 IN - 14 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii Mirage™ Cream

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia greggii Mirage 'Cream' produces creamy white flowers with pale pink bases. 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.

Gardening facts about Salvia greggii Mirage™ Cream plant

How to Grow Salvia greggii Mirage™ Cream

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen