General Plant Information (Edit)
| Plant Habit: |
Herb/Forb
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| Life cycle: |
Perennial
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| Sun Requirements: |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences: |
Mesic
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| Minimum cold hardiness: |
Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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| Maximum recommended zone: |
Zone 11
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| Plant Height: |
4 - 5 feet |
| Plant Spread: |
4 feet |
| Flowers: |
Showy
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| Flower Color: |
Bi-Color: white velvety calyx with soft pink flowers
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| Flower Time: |
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Winter
Other: Winter blooming only occurs in zones that don't experience freezing temperatures
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| Suitable Locations: |
Xeriscapic
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| Uses: |
Cut Flower
Dried Flower
Suitable as Annual
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| Wildlife Attractant: |
Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
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| Resistances: |
Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
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| Propagation: Other methods: |
Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Division
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| Containers: |
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
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| Miscellaneous: |
Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP21,734
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| Awards and Recognitions: |
Texas Superstar®
RHS AGM
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Posted by
ardesia (Flat Rock, NC - Zone 7a) on Sep 14, 2015 7:51 PM concerning plant:
I fell in love with the soft colors of this plant: the gray-green leaves and the velvety pink flowers. Like its relative, Salvia leucantha, it is easy to grow, doesn't need a lot of water or fertilizer, and attracts plenty of pollinators. Here in my southeastern coastal location it started to bloom in mid August.
Posted by
Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Dec 3, 2011 5:33 PM concerning plant:
I've been wanting to get this new and gorgeous Salvia leucantha ever since I saw photos of it years ago! I've been waiting for it to become available, either through locally or mail order. I love the color of the flowers!
I'm going to search the mail order websites and hope to get at least one to plant in my garden next year. Since it's not hardy where I live in, I'll have to try and find it every year. Most of the time, I plant Salvia leucantha varieties in large containers every year.
Edited...I have one plant of it coming this month (April 2012)! Can't wait to see it in bloom!
Posted by
Danita (GA - Zone 7b) on Oct 2, 2011 10:28 PM concerning plant:
This pink and white form of Salvia leucantha is patented under the name 'Ferpink' but is being marketed under the names of 'Danielle's Dream', 'Pink Velour' and 'Velour Pink'.
I saw this plant for the first time at the UGA Trial Gardens in autumn of 2008 and thought it was very pretty. I got a small starter plant this year and it is currently blooming in a container.
My Climate: USDA Zone 7b, AHS Heat Zone 7/8, Humid
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