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Salvia microphylla hybrid (Graham's sage)
Salvia microphylla hybrid (Graham's sage)
Compact salvia · Bright green foliage · Rich purple flowers · Blooms continuously through summer
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Graham’s sage is one of those plants that proves great garden performance matters more than perfect naming. While the exact parentage of this hybrid is uncertain, its value in the garden is not.
This deciduous shrub produces small, bright green leaves and an almost nonstop display of rich, grape-purple flowers through the summer season. The blooms appear steadily rather than all at once, keeping color in the garden for months instead of weeks.
The plant grows into a rounded, bushy form and responds well to light trimming, which encourages even more flowering. It’s an excellent choice for warm climates, pollinator gardens, and mixed borders where long bloom and low fuss are priorities.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Long, continuous summer bloom
- Deep grape-purple flowers
- Compact, rounded shrub form
- Excellent pollinator plant
- Performs well in heat
- Easy to grow and maintain
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Deciduous shrub
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10
- Growth habit: Bushy, rounded
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~3 ft. × 3 ft.
- Flower color: Grape-purple
- Bloom time: Late spring through summer (often into fall)
- Foliage: Small, bright green leaves
- Wildlife: Bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for strongest bloom
- Choose well-drained soil
- Allow space for mature width
- Excellent for beds, borders, and containers in warm climates
CARE MADE EASY
- Lightly trim after bloom flushes to encourage new flowers
- Cut back in late winter or early spring
- Avoid overwatering
- Very forgiving plant once established
BEST USES
- Pollinator gardens
- Mixed perennial and shrub borders
- Long-bloom color plantings
- Mediterranean-style gardens
- Warm-climate landscapes
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Graham’s Sage if you:
- Want color all summer
- Garden in Zones 7–10
- Like compact, flowering shrubs
- Garden for pollinators
- Prefer plants that don’t need constant attention
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.