Salvia 'Wendy's Wish' (Sage)
Sage 'Wendy's Wish', Salvia x hybrida 'Wendy's Wish' PP21889
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 | Salvia - 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) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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.
Requirements
Hardiness | 9
– 11 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Salvia - 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) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |