Salvia greggii 'Sierra Linda'
Pink Autumn Sage
Description
This 3' shrubclones handles Phoenix summers better than most. It still requires some protection from intense summer sun. Works well on the east or even full shade. Leaves are small, glossy, and dark green. Hot pink flowers cover the plant in the spring and fall. Dead heading will enhance flower production. Attracts hummingbirds.
Maintenance Tips
Salvia greggii ‘Sierra Linda’ is a hybrid known as Pink Autumn Sage. It is one of the best woody shrubs for attracting birds, especially hummingbirds. This hybrid matures at 3’ x 3,’ with the flower stalks reaching another 6" beyond the foliage. This hybrid is also very heat tolerant so it can be used in the most exposed areas of the garden. Thinning out the branches of this woody shrub and allowing sunlight to reach the interior can greatly benefit the plant. All of the flowers are born at the tips of the branches so hedging is discouraged as it will cut off the blooming potential. However, deadheading spent blooms can increase the blooming cycle. This plant rarely has any pest or disease issues and rarely requires any kind of fertilizer to look and perform its best.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.