This cultivar has been around since 1965, a chance seedling discovered in a Berkeley garden. A hybrid between Salvia sonomensis and Salvia mellifera, ‘Mrs. Beard’ has proven durable and disease resistant. Forms a dense mat of gray fragrant foliage up to 2 ft. tall and 4-6 ft. wide. Spring brings an abundance of tiny pale lavender-blue flowers in ball-like clusters that are highly attractive to bees and hummingbirds. Plant in full sun along coast and light shade in hot inland sites, where it will be quite drought tolerant once established. Deer resistant.
Salvia 'Mrs. Beard'
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- Average Height: 1.5 - 2 ft
- Average Width: 4 - 6 ft
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Our monthly inventory was updated on April 29, 2026. To confirm current availability, please call ahead. We do not ship plants.
| Inventory Notes | 4in | 1g |
|---|---|---|
| young | 12 available$6.75 each | 16 available$13.50 each |
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