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The plant has a bushy, compact growth habit and may grow slightly taller than it is wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Pink' typically grows to a height of about 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 centimeters) and spreads of 12 to 18 inches (30 to 45 centimeters) at maturity. However, individual plants may vary in size depending on growing conditions and cultivar characteristics. 'Pink' has a compact, mounding growth habit, with stems that may sprawl slightly as the plant matures. This makes it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and mixed perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Pink' is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico and is well-suited to regions with warm, temperate climates. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10, where temperatures remain above freezing year-round. 'Pink' is tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soil conditions, making it an excellent choice for gardens in arid and semi-arid regions. It may be grown as an annual in cooler climates or overwintered indoors in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and Sun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Pink' prefers well-drained soil with good fertility and adequate moisture retention. It thrives in full sun exposure, receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. 'Pink' is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or rocky soils, as long as they are well-drained. Adequate sunlight is essential for promoting vigorous growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Pink' is relatively low-maintenance and requires minimal care to thrive. 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The flowers bloom profusely from late spring to fall, creating a striking display of color in the garden. The aromatic foliage has a slightly minty scent when crushed and is deer-resistant, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Red' typically grows to a height and spread of about 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 centimeters) tall and wide, although individual plants may vary in size depending on growing conditions and pruning practices. It has a compact, mounding growth habit, with upright stems that are densely covered with foliage and flowers. 'Red' Autumn Sage is well-suited to borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Growing Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Red' is hardy in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 through 10, where temperatures remain above freezing year-round. It thrives in regions with hot, dry summers and mild winters, making it well-suited to Mediterranean climates and other areas with similar conditions. 'Red' Autumn Sage may also be grown as an annual or overwintered indoors in colder climates, although it may not be as cold hardy in these regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and Sun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Red' prefers well-drained soil with good fertility and adequate moisture retention. It thrives in full sun exposure, receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight per day. 'Red' Autumn Sage is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, or rocky soils, as long as they are well-drained. Adequate sunlight is essential for promoting vigorous growth and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvia greggii 'Red' is relatively low-maintenance and requires minimal care to thrive. Water regularly during the growing season, especially during periods of drought, to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming and maintain the plant's appearance. 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Part of the mint family (\u003cem\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/em\u003e), it features highly aromatic foliage and spikes of vibrant violet, lavender, or deep indigo flowers. Typically Purple Salvia grows in neat, compact mounds about 1 to 2 feet tall. It produces dense, strictly upright, spear-like spikes packed with tiny, deep violet-purple flowers. The foliage features rough, wrinkled, grayish-green leaves clustered mostly at the base of the plant. The leaves have a strong, herbal, sage-like scent when crushed. Purple Salvia are exceptionally cold-hardy, die back to the ground in winter, and bloom heavily from late spring through summer.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9102%;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 26.7907%;\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 73.1932%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalvia nemorosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Caradonna' (Family: \u003cem\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage: Deciduous to Semi-Evergreen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly aromatic, oblong-to-lanceolate (spear-shaped), grayish-green leaves with wrinkled surfaces and finely toothed margins. They grow opposite one another along distinctly glowing, dark violet-purple stems. When brushed against or crushed, the leaves release a rich, herbal, earthy scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e It produces dense, strictly upright, vertical flower spikes heavily packed with two-lipped, tubular, deep violet-purple flowers sitting in dark purple calyxes (the little cups holding the base of the flower). It blooms prolifically from late spring through mid-summer, often reblooming in fall if deadheaded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit: \u003c\/strong\u003eForms small, inconspicuous, dry, four-lobed schizocarps (a type of split fruit capsule) hidden at the bottom of the dried flower structure. They carry no ornamental value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tiny, smooth, oval-shaped, dark brown-to-black seeds (nutlets). While wild Salvia nemorosa readily spreads by seed, cultivar varieties like 'Caradonna' are best propagated via basal cuttings or division to preserve their striking dark purple stem trait.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBark:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an herbaceous perennial, it does not form traditional thick bark. Young stems are square-angled, smooth, and deep purple. At the very end of autumn, the top growth dies back completely to the ground, and a fresh crown of stems sprouts anew from the root system every spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Span: Perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasily thrives for\u003cstrong\u003e 5 to 10+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e with simple division every few seasons to keep the root crown vigorous.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5 to 2 feet \u003c\/strong\u003e(18 to 24 inches) tall when in full bloom, with the vertical flower spikes standing cleanly above the lower foliage mound.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width (Spread)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 to 1.5 feet \u003c\/strong\u003e(12 to 18 inches) wide, forming a very tight, tidy, upright clump that doesn't flop over.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt reaches its full height and flowers heavily in its very first growing season after planting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones 4 through 9 \u003c\/strong\u003e(Extremely cold-hardy and widely adaptable across both freezing Northern winters and baking hot Southern summers).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANT CARE \u0026amp; CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eFull Sun.\u003c\/em\u003e Requires maximum, direct sunlight (6 to 8+ hours daily) to keep its flower spikes strictly vertical and intensely purple. While it can tolerate very light afternoon shade in blistering hot Southern climates, too much shade makes the stems weak, floppy, and drastically reduces blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e Low to Moderate.\u003c\/em\u003e Requires regular watering during its first season to establish a deep, resilient root system. Once established, it is highly self-sufficient and prefers a \"dry down\" period between deep waterings. It only requires supplemental watering during prolonged, multi-week summer heatwaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh.\u003c\/em\u003e Once its roots are established, this perennial is remarkably drought-tolerant, easily maintaining its crisp foliage and rigid flower stems through hot, dry summer stretches without wilting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAverage, Sandy, or Gravelly, Well-Draining soil.\u003c\/em\u003e It thrives in average-to-poor garden soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Its absolute must-have is good drainage. It will rapidly experience root rot and die if left sitting in heavy, compacted, waterlogged clay during wet winters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eExcellent \/ 100% Deer \u0026amp; Rabbit Proof. \u003c\/em\u003eBecause the foliage is packed with pungent, aromatic essential oils (giving it that distinct, sharp sage scent), deer and rabbits find the taste highly offensive and will completely ignore it, even in times of scarce food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePest\/Disease Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eHigh Resistance. Virtually pest-free.\u003c\/em\u003e The strong essential oils act as a built-in insect repellent. You might occasionally see minor \u003cstrong\u003ewhiteflies \u003c\/strong\u003eor \u003cstrong\u003eaphids,\u003c\/strong\u003e but they rarely do damage. Excellent resistance to most issues. However, if planted in stagnant air or humid shade, it can occasionally develop \u003cstrong\u003epowdery mildew\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eleaf spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRoot rot\u003c\/strong\u003e is only a threat in poorly drained, soggy ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOLLINATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e1.\u003cstrong\u003e Primary Pollinators: \u003c\/strong\u003eBumblebees, Honeybees, Leafcutter Bees, and Hummingbirds. Long-tongued bees are the principal pollinators, as they have the strength and anatomy to operate the flower's mechanical structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Staminal Lever (The Pollination Trap):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e A Mechanical Lever System.\u003c\/em\u003e Salvias have a world-famous pollination mechanism. The two stamens inside the flower are modified into a seesaw-like lever. When a bee lands on the lower lip of the flower and pushes its head deep into the tube to reach the nectar, it hits the lower arm of the lever. This automatically causes the upper arm to swing down like a tiny crane, tapping the bee precisely on its fuzzy back and dusting it with yellow pollen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eCross-Pollination Timing (Proterandry): \u003c\/strong\u003eTo prevent the flower from accidentally pollinating itself, the flower uses a timing trick called proterandry. The pollen-bearing anthers mature and drop their pollen first. Only after the pollen is cleared out does the female organ (the stigma) grow longer, curve downward, and become sticky. When a bee loaded with pollen from a younger flower visits this older flower, its back rubs against the waiting stigma, completing cross-pollination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. \u003cstrong\u003eNectar \u0026amp; Pollen Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePremium \/ High Value.\u003c\/em\u003e The nectar is deeply hidden at the base of the flower tube, well-protected from evaporation and rain. This high-sugar reward keeps bees returning to the same plant repeatedly, ensuring high pollination success across the entire purple spike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. \u003cstrong\u003eColor Signaling: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe intense, saturated violet-purple of the flower spikes is highly visible to bees, who see in the ultraviolet spectrum. The dark purple calyxes (the outer cups) hold their deep color even after the individual petals drop, maintaining a strong visual signal that continues to draw pollinators to the plant from a distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6. \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Viability: \u003c\/strong\u003eOnce successfully cross-pollinated, the flower drops its purple petals, and the base dries down to produce four tiny, viable seeds (nutlets). If left on the plant, goldfinches and other small birds will eagerly harvest the seeds in late summer and autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRUNING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Mid-Summer \"Chelsea Chop\" (Forcing a Second Bloom)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen? Mid-Summer (July). \u003c\/strong\u003eRight as the first massive wave of spring flower spikes finish blooming and begin to turn brown, dry, and look like gray wheat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow? \u003c\/strong\u003eDo not just snip off the dead flower tips. Instead, use sharp hand shears to cut the entire plant back by \u003cstrong\u003eone-half to two-thirds (50-67%),\u003c\/strong\u003e shearing it into a tight, leafy green mound. You can cut it all the way down to the fresh, un-bloomed rosettes of leaves hiding at the base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy? \u003c\/strong\u003eThis clears away the ugly dead wood, stops the plant from wasting energy producing seeds, and shocks the root system into pushing out a completely fresh flush of bright green leaves and a second wave of vibrant purple flowers in late summer!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eDeadheading (The Continuous Tidy)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen? Late Spring\/Early Summer \u003c\/strong\u003e(As individual early flowers spikes fade).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow? \u003c\/strong\u003eFollow a faded flower stem down to where it meets the next set of leaves or a fresh side bud, and snip it cleanly right above that node.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy? \u003c\/strong\u003eKeeps the plant looking pristine and encourages individual side shoots to branch out and flower earlier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Late Autumn Reset (Winterizing the Bed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen? Late Autumn\/Early Winter \u003c\/strong\u003e(After the first hard, killing frost turns the remaining foliage completely black and mushy).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use pruners or loppers to cut the entire plant completely flat to the ground, leaving just 1 to 2 inches of stubble above the soil line.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy?\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleans up the garden bed, removes winter hiding spots for garden pests, and leaves a clean slate for the root crown to burst forth with brand-new, bright green growth the following spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Texas Tree Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":55355003109544,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0517\/8359\/8248\/files\/1985A00E-328F-467E-9BBA-B33BA9633239.jpg?v=1775829891"}],"url":"https:\/\/texastreefarms.com\/collections\/salvia.oembed","provider":"Texas Tree Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}