Salvia puberula 'Hidalgo' Roseleaf Sage
A brilliant rose tubular flower with dusty mauve calyxes with the flower head looking like rosebuds. A striking ornamental and a good hummingbird sage that blooms in late summer until frost.
Hardiness Zone 7 (with winter mulch)
4.5 feet tall 4 feet wide (may need staking)
Light shade best, filter late afternoon sun
Soil: Average, sandy loam, humus and lime are helpful
Moisture: Deep weekly watering, especial during dry spells
Orgin: Mexico
Plant container size when available: 1 quart, 2 quart, 1 gallon