Botanical Name:

Salvia greggii

Bloom Color:

Pink, red, white, orange, purple

Bloom Time:

March - November

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Water Demands:

Low, Medium

Plant Height:

3’

Plant Spread:

3’

Native Texan:

Yes

Wildlife Value:

Birds, Hummingbirds and  Butterflies (Nectar)

Evergreen:

Partially evergreen to deciduous

General Needs:

Easy to grow perennial. Very drought and heat tolerant.  Heavy fertilization will encourage leafy growth but fewer blooms.

Pruning:

Salvias may be pruned year round to encourage denser growth and more flowers. At a minimum, shear the plant back severely (to 6”-8” unless plant is old and woody (12”)) in mid February and cut the plant back by 1/2  in mid June.

Other Maintenance:

Provide well drained soil for best performance. May be easily transplanted if cut back by 1/2 and kept well watered until adjusted to the new location. Transplant in the winter months.