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Salvia 'Cool Cream'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Salvia 'Cool Cream' plant details

Salvia 'Cool Cream' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer cream and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Cool Cream'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: cream and white blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Cool Cream'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia ‘Cool Cream’ is a heat tolerant, colorful shrub that displays continuous creamy white blooms. Grows in a compact, well branched shrubby habit that is neat and tidy for low maintenance. A favorite for 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 season color in beds and borders.

Gardening facts about Salvia 'Cool Cream' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Cool Cream'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • cream
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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