General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Buttery yellow/Light pink
Other: Red buds
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Inflorescence Height: 30 inches
Foliage Mound Height: 24 inches
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

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Trade name information:
Series: Elk Rainbow Sage™
Cultivar name: 'Elk Buttercup'
Common names
  • Jame Sage
  • Salvia

'Elk Buttercup' was a featured
Plant of the Day for December 15, 2015.
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Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2015-05-19
Location: all photos from my garden
Date: 2015-05-19
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 1, 2017 3:57 AM concerning plant:
    Salvia 'Elk Buttercup' is a recent introduction of Flowers By The Sea. They are located in Elk, Ca. FBTS grows, sells and specializes in salvias.

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