Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl'

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

8a-11

More Options

Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl' plant details

Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects 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 alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, evening garden, floriferous, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Last year, we collected and grew out seed from Salvia 'Dyson's Orangey-Pink' which may or may not have crossed with other Salvias in the nursery. Big smiley faces all around at the great range of new colors, one of our favorite offspring being this one, with clear light primrose yellow blooms. As abundantly blooming as its parent, its cloud of 1" blooms comes in handy when conjuring up color combos and, of course, it's great in moon gardens. Compact and tidy to 3' x 3', it's another easy, long lived, long blooming, drought tolerant, front-of-bed perennial. Hummers, yes! Deer, no! Well-drained soil with some compost mixed in.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Garden photo gallery of Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl'

View Full Size

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

View Original Photo

Gardening facts about Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl' plant

How to Grow Salvia x jamensis 'Primrose Pearl'

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

Features

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