Salvia, Hybrid Sage, Ornamental Sage 'Wendy's Wish'

Salvia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Magenta (pink-purple)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alameda, California

American Canyon, California

Fairfield, California

Fallbrook, California(5 reports)

Mission Viejo, California

San Jose, California(2 reports)

Walnut Creek, California

Casselberry, Florida

Deland, Florida

Fernandina Beach, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Sorrento, Florida

Tampa, Florida

Umatilla, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

Winter Springs, Florida

Thomasville, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Chaska, Minnesota

Southold, New York

Holly Ridge, North Carolina

Raleigh, North Carolina

Houston, Pennsylvania

Columbia, South Carolina

Hollywood, South Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

Bellaire, Texas

Belton, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Houston, Texas

Kerrville, Texas

Bow, Washington

Edison, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Robbinsdale, MN | November 2017 | positive

If you love hummingbirds, this is the plant to have! In Minnesota I grow it as an annual. It's not the most attractive plant in my garde...Read More

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Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) | February 2016 | positive

If you want hummingbirds in your garden this is a must have plant. It is the first plant the hummers go to. Easy to propagate and start ...Read More

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San Jose, CA (Zone 9b) | October 2015 | positive

Mine grows very well in a 5 gallon pot, lovely leaves and beautiful magenta flowers on dark stalks. It grows quite wild looking and react...Read More

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Houston, TX | March 2015 | positive

This plant is growing like gangbusters in a VERY tough spot in my garden (partial shade at best, next to a drain = fairly moist, constant...Read More

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Naples, FL | October 2013 | positive

I love this plant with its vibrant flowers and easy care. Here in Naples it seems to get a bit larger. This one already has a 4 ft spre...Read More

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Jacksonville, FL | May 2013 | positive

from gbirdy- A friend gave me cuttings and they rooted very quickly in a mix of damp perlite and vermiculite. Resulting plant is now 2 ye...Read More

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Walnut Creek, CA | April 2013 | positive

Gorgeous. Blooms and blooms and blooms. I love the burgundy stems with the bright green leaves and dark, dark, dark pink flowers. Unfortu...Read More

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Bluffton, SC (Zone 8b) | July 2011 | positive

This year, 2011, is the first year that I have had this plant in my zone 8b garden. So far I am impressed. It continues to flower and th...Read More

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Thomasville, GA (Zone 8b) | April 2011 | positive

I grew this in summer 2010 and was very impressed. I purchased a 4" pot w/a teeny plant and tucked it into a large container with as I r...Read More

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Bow, WA | September 2009 | positive

This variety has a show stopping hot magenta pink flower accented by dusky mauve calyx. Dark stems contrast the rich green foliage. For b...Read More

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