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Salvia microphylla 'San Carlos Festival'

Mexican Mint Sage, Cherry Sage

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Description

The Mexican mint sage is an evergreen shrub that grows 4 ft. tall. It has bright pink flowers throughout the entire year. This shrub is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Brown

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.