General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
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: 60 - 72 inches
Plant Spread: 48 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Green
Pink
Other: Deep pink; burgundy & olive green calyxes
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Salvia dichlamys x Salvia microphylla

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Common names
  • Salvia
  • Dark Pink Joy Sage

'Alegria Dark Pink' was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 11, 2016.
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-10-22
2016 Flowers By The Sea order
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-10-22
2016 Flowers By The Sea order
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-10-22
2016 Flowers By The Sea order
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2016-10-22
2016 Flowers By The Sea order
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Mar 15, 2016 11:45 AM concerning plant:
    Salvia 'Alegria Dark Pink' is a Flowers By The Sea introduction. They are located in Elk, California. They specialize in growing and selling Salvias.

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