Salvia nemorosa 'Bumbleberry' PPAF
Hybrid Sage
USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
Dark fuchsia flowers with dark green foliage on this compact variety. Long blooming, reliable, heat and drought tolerant and low maintenance. Great cut flowers for a bouquet.
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Durable plants for open, sunny places. Ordinary, well-drained soil is adequate. Remove faded flowers to extend bloom season. Keep on dry side in autumn and winter. Can be divided in spring or fall.
When to Divide
spring or fall
Good Companions
Rock Cress
(Arabis caucasica),
Border Pinks
(Dianthus allwoodii),
Tickseed
(Coreopsis ),
False Indigo
(Baptisia ),
Rainbow Spurge
(Euphorbia martinii),
New York Aster
(Aster dumosus),
Tall Bearded Iris
(Iris ),
Spiked Gayfeather, Blazing Star
(Liatris spicata),
Black-Eyed Susan
(Rudbeckia hirta),
Catmint
(Nepeta ),
Beardtounge
(Penstemon barbatus Rock Candy®)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Cut Flowers |
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Containers |
Critter Resistance
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Rabbit Resistant |
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Deer Resistant |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Soil Moisture Preference
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Very Adaptable |
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Well-drained |