A Stunning Plant Combination Idea with Dahlia and Sage

Plant Combinations, Flowerbeds Ideas, Summer Borders

Create a beautiful garden with this colorful and long-lasting plant combination idea that will enchant your sunny borders from early summer to fall. Pair the stunning Dahlia 'Scura' with the cool violet spikes of Annual sage and enjoy weeks of cheerful blossoms!

Plants In This Garden

Salvia horminum 'Blue Monday' (Annual Sage)

Hardiness	3 – 11
Exposure	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall
Height	1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread	10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Soil Type	Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil PH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Showy
Tolerance	Deer
Attracts	Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Dahlia 'Scura'

Hardiness	8 – 11
Plant Type	Bulbs
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Mid, Late) Fall
Height	1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread	1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Soil Type	Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Attracts	Butterflies

GAP Photos/Elke Borkowski

While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Garden Information

Hardiness	3 – 10
Heat Zones	1 – 12
Exposure	Full Sun
Season of Interest	Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall
Water Needs	Average
Maintenance	Average
Soil Type	Loam, Sand
Soil Ph	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Showy
Attracts	Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Landscaping Ideas	Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage