General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 8b
Plant Height: 18 - 20 inches
Plant Spread: 12 - 18 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Magenta-purple; Dark pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Remove faded blooms to encourage repeat flowering
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Humidity tolerant
Pollinators: Various insects
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Trade name information:
Series: Ballet™
Trade Name: Sweet Esmeralda
Cultivar name: 'Sweet Esmeralda'
Common names
  • Salvia

'Sweet Esmeralda' was a featured
Plant of the Day for February 25, 2016.
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