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Sage 'Bumbleberry'

Salvia nemorosa

• Pollinators swarm in droves
• Deep, intense flower color
• Perfect for borders or containers

Interesting Notes

Bees and other pollinators swarm to this perennial in droves. Dark fuchsia-pink flowers on dark wine-purple calyxes on a petite habit of attractive deep green foliage. The deep, intense color makes other pink Salvias pale in comparison. This cute, small-sized package is perfect for the front of the border or grown in a quart pot.

Growing and Maintenance Tips for Sage

Easy to grow in almost any climate in full sun.
Drought tolerant but blooms better with average moisture.
Cut back after flowering to promote re-blooming. Average fertilization required.
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Summer

• Category

  • Perennial

• Characteristics

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Humming-birds
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Average Water
  • Border or Bed
  • Container
  • Cut Flower/Foliage
  • Deer Resistant
  • Dried Flower/Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Dry Soil
  • Fragrant
  • Full Sun
  • Green
  • Heat Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Mass Planting
  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Salt Tolerant
  • Summer
  • Upright