Salvia greggii 'Sierra Linda'
Autumn Sage Sierra Linda
Description
This 3' shrubclones handles Phoenix summers better than most. It still requires some protection from intense summer sun. Works well on the east or even full shade. Leaves are small, glossy, and dark green. Hot pink flowers cover the plant in the spring and fall. Dead heading will enhance flower production. Attracts hummingbirds.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.