General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 12 - 14 inches
Plant Spread: 14 - 16 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Mirage™
Trade Name: Cream
Cultivar name: 'Balmircemi'
Common names
  • Autumn Sage
  • Salvia

'Balmircemi' was a featured
Plant of the Day for February 11, 2017.
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Location: Cowell's garden centre, Newcastle UK
Date: 2018-09-21
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HamiltonSquare On April 18, 2018 Obtained plant
Planted in Veterans brick planter wall with Salvia 'Red Swing' and other blue salvia....red, white and blue for Memorial Day.
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