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Heatwave™ Blast Sage
Salvia (microphylla x greggii) 'EGGBEN002' PP #24,153
Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh my-kroh-FIL-uh gregg-EYE
SKU #09429
Perfect for waterwise gardens! This carefree, shrubby perennial blooms all summer, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies with masses of vibrant salmon pink flowers and aromatic green foliage. Simply thrives in heat and drought when established. A fantastic selection for borders, mass plantings or large patio containers. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Allow soil to dry between waterings.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 30 in. tall, 36 in. wide.
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Be Inspired: How to Use this Plant
| Bloom Time | Spring until frost. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Switch Grass (Panicum) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune to shape in late winter. Feed in early spring. After a flowering flush, trim the plant by half to encourage continued flowering and a denser habit. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Spring until frost. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Sedum (Sedum); Switch Grass (Panicum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune to shape in late winter. Feed in early spring. After a flowering flush, trim the plant by half to encourage continued flowering and a denser habit. |
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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.