General Plant Information (Edit)
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 36 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Bi-Color: Pink and burgundy
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF

Trade name information:
Series: Elk Rainbow
Cultivar name: 'Elk Bella Rosa'
Common names
  • Jame Sage
  • Salvia

'Elk Bella Rosa' was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 5, 2017.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Feb 1, 2017 3:44 AM concerning plant:
    This beautiful salvia, 'Elk Bella Rosa', is a recent Flowers By The Sea introduction. FBTS grows, sells and specializes in salvias. They are located in Elk, CA.

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