Salvia microphylla 'San Carlos Festival'
Burnt raspberry flowers, tough, multi-branch perennial that tends to become woody the older it gets. Growing 2 foot tall and wide in full sun or part shade, drought tolerant once establishes. Good garden soil or sandy loam, humus and lime are helpful. The plant produces flowers its first year and grows rapidly, attaining full size in its second year. Adored by hummingbirds and butterflies but usually ignored by deer. Deadheading will promote flower production. In late winter, remove all woody stems as close to the ground as possible to encourage new growth in spring. A beautiful salvia to grow in mass planting.
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Perennial
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Hardiness Zone 7
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Full Sun - Partial Shade
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Height: 2' tall Spread: 2.5' wide
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Soil: Average or sandy loam, add lime helpful
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Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Hummingbirds
Container Sizes we offer when available:
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2.5" starter liners
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4" deep quart
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6" jumbo square or 1 gallon