Summer Jewel Pink salvia
Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink'
AAS Winner 2012
USDA zones8 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Summer Jewel Pink' salvia (Salvia 'Summer Jewel Pink') suits borders, pollinator gardens, and rock gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms from spring through autumn. Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds visit the flowers, and the plant tolerates drought and salt. Deer usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Mexican petunia, Lemongrass, and Creme de Cognac dahlia.