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Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ (Sage)

Sage 'Wendy's Wish', Salvia x hybrida 'Wendy's Wish' PP21889

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Noted for its long blooming season and citrus scent, Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ (Sage) is a clump-forming perennial featuring showy spikes of large, loose clusters of magenta-pink flowers, emerging from papery, dusty pink bracts. Blooming from late spring to fall, the blossoms rise along dark red stems, well above the foliage of mid-green glossy leaves, 2 in. long (5 cm), overlaying maroon veining. Easy and fast-growing, this plant is a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds. An excellent plant for a container or in border plantings.

  • Tender, this plant is hardy to zone 9 and is generally treated as an annual in cooler areas.
  • Grows with a slightly open habit, up to 3-4 feet tall and wide (90-120 cm).
  • Enjoys full sun in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates some shade in hot climates.
  • Deer resistant, heat and drought tolerant.
  • No pruning required, but removing faded flower stems will prolong flowering.

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Common names Sage
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 48" (120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Requirements

Hardiness 9 - 11
Climate Zones 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Common names Sage
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall
Height 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spread 3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm)
Spacing 48" (120cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Fragrant, Showy
Tolerance Drought, Deer
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles Informal and Cottage
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Do I Need?
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