Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’
Salvia 'Wendy's Wish' blooms from spring to summer with large, magenta flowers and scented foliage. A hummingbird magnet.
Salvia ‘Wendy’s Wish’ is a tall, long blooming citrus scented Sage. A clump-forming perennial with showy spikes of large clusters of magenta pink flowers on red stems. Blooms from late spring to fall. Use as a dramatic summer planting in the garden or pots. ‘Wendy’s Wish’ is not that hardy but is worth it because it produces copious amounts of nectar for hummingbirds and other pollinators. Treat as an annual or overwinter indoors in greenhouse, house, or garage.
Common Name: Sage
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 8-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: Magenta
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Bloom Time: Spring - Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: In sunny sites, dry meadows, rocky slopes, scrub, light woodland and moist grassland.
Award:
Geographical Origin: Garden Origin
