General Plant Information (Edit)
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 8b -9.4 °C (15 °F) to -6.7 °C (20 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 2 feet
Plant Spread: 6 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Groundcover
Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Pollinators: Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia
  • Cherry Sage

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 23, 2014 11:00 PM concerning plant:
    Salvia microphylla 'Rosie O'Grady' is a Suncrest Nurseries introduction. Suncrest Nurseries is located in CA.

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