Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’

Bee’s Bliss sage
Fast-growing, fragrant groundcover sage with lavender flowers in late spring. Hybrid of native species. Tough, easy, minimal care.
height 6–20in
width 3–8ft
tolerates Coast, Cool Summers, Drought, Deer , Fog, Gophers, Heat, Rooftops, Neglect, Wind
water
needs
Low
water
info
Salvia ‘Bee’s Bliss’ thrives in areas from the coast to the desert edge. It appreciates winter rains and fog drip during the summer, but often responds poorly to heavy summer watering. At a minimum, be sure your sage is dry before watering during summer. Waiting for the lower leaves to shrivel will help ensure you aren’t overwatering. If you choose to withhold summer water entirely, your plant may look sparse or bony by fall, with only a few leaves still vibrant, but it will flush out quickly with rain (or irrigation) in the fall. This is its natural cycle.

Avoid overhead irrigation as this may promote powdery mildew in cooler, humid areas.
hardy
to
20F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor
Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil, Tolerates Heavy Soil, Tolerates Sandy Soil
fertilizing Low Needs
origin Hybrid, California
california
native
Yes
sunset
zones
8, 9, 14–H1

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Easiest to plant in fall or winter, especially in hot summer areas.
Will survive on winter rainfall alone once established on the coast and in milder coastal valleys, and on minimal irrigation inland. Holds foliage better with occasional summer water.

Special Interest

Like all native salvias, this variety attracts wildlife.