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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 2 - 3 feet
Plant Spread: 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Hot Pink, Violet-pink, Red violet, Magenta pink, Rose pink
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading faded flower stems ensures more flowering throughout the season
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'La Trinidad'
  • 'La Trinidad Pink'

Common names
  • Salvia

'La Trinidad' was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 3, 2016.
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Date: 2016-05-07
Location: My garden
Date: 2016-05-07
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Sub-Tropical Southern California
Date: 2012-05-10
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2018-03-20
Location: My Property Sunset Zone 23 Sub-Tropical Southern California
Date: 2012-05-10
Location: Plano, TX

Date: 2006-11-29
Location: Plano, TX
Date: 2017-06-17

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