Jame Sage Picture Gallery
Whether planned or accidental, hybrids happen. Salvia x jamensis are hybrids of the closely related Southwestern and Mexican species of Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii) and Mountain Sage (Salvia microphylla). Many are favorite butterfly and hummingbird gardening plants.
The Autumn and Mountain Group of sages are known for bright red, orange and purple flowers. But when they cross to form Salvia x jamensis, they often create mellow pastel hybrids. This is a rare event in the wild due to Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla being native to different areas of the Southwest and Mexico.
In their homelands the two species meet in isolated mountain-top ridges called "sky islands." They also cross by chance, and by purpose, in plant nurseries and horticultural research programs.
We like to call Salvia x jamensis Jame Sages, because plant researchers in 1991 found the first swarm of these hybrids near the village of Jame (pronounced HA MAY) in northern Mexico.
In hot climates many grow these varieties in partial shade.
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Salvia x 'Elk Lemon Light'
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Salvia x jamensis 'Tangerine Ballet'
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Salvia x jamensis 'Shell Dancer'
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Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition White'
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Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Purple'
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Salvia 'Dancing Dolls'
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Salvia 'Fancy Dancer'
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Salvia 'Golden Girl'
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Salvia 'Orchid Glow'
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Salvia x 'Elk Bella Rosa'
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Salvia x 'Elk Plum Parfait'
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Salvia x 'Elk Chantily Lace'
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Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Fuchsia'
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Salvia x 'Elk Raspberry Moose'
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Salvia x 'Elk Morning Sun'
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Salvia x 'Elk Blue Moon III'
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Salvia x 'Elk Grape Ape'
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Salvia x 'Elk Smokey Grape'
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Salvia x 'Elk Creme Anglaise'
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Salvia x 'Elk Xanadu'
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Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Sunrise'
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Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Cranberry'
Related Blog entries for plants in the Jame Sage Picture Gallery
Deadheading withered blossoms from deciduous woody stem Salvias like Autumn Sage makes them look tidy and repeat bloom during the growing season. A woody stem sage is a subshrub with partially woody growth.
Drought-resistant, heat-tolerant, vibrantly colored Suncrest Salvias (sages) have arrived at Flowers by the Sea and will be available for shipping in April. Suncrest Salvias are floriferous hybrids of species native to the American Southwest and Mexico, including Mountain Sage (Salvia microphylla), Autumn Sage (Salvia greggii), Jame Sage (Salvia x jamensis) and Royal Purple Autumn Sage (Salvia muelleri).
Planning for Salvia garden success requires following the rule of selecting the right plant for the right place. Desert sages aren't appropriate for the damp Southeast. Moisture-loving ones aren't right for desert climates where they need lots of watering to survive. Flowers by the Sea Farm and Online Nursery offers tips for selecting plants based on local climate. Ask Mr. Sage is a regular feature of the FBTS Everything Salvias Blog.
| Name | Mature height | Mature width | Flower color | Bract color | Exposure |
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| Salvia x 'Elk Lemon Light' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Pale Greenish Yellow | Strong Yellowish Green | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x jamensis 'Tangerine Ballet' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Vivid Reddish Orange | Dark Red | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x jamensis 'Shell Dancer' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition White' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Pale Yellowish Green | Strong Yellowish Green | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Purple' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Vivid Reddish Purple | Dark Purple | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia 'Dancing Dolls' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Pale Orangish Yellow | Light Yellowish Green | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia 'Fancy Dancer' | 1 to 2 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia 'Golden Girl' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Light Greenish Yellow | Strong Yellowish Green | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia 'Orchid Glow' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Vivid Reddish Purple | Dark Red | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Bella Rosa' | 3 to 4 feet | 3 to 4 feet | Strong Purplish Red | Dark Purple | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Plum Parfait' | 1 to 2 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Deep Purplish Red | Dark Purple | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Chantily Lace' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Fuchsia' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Vivid Reddish Purple | Dark Grayish Reddish Bro | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Raspberry Moose' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Morning Sun' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Blue Moon III' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Grape Ape' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Smokey Grape' | 2 to 3 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Creme Anglaise' | 1 to 2 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia x 'Elk Xanadu' | 1 to 2 feet | 2 to 3 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Sunrise' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |
| Salvia VIBE® 'Ignition Cranberry' | 1 to 2 feet | 1 to 2 feet | Not yet defined * | Not yet defined * | Full sun to partial shade |