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Salvia greggii 'Stormy Pink'
Salvia greggii 'Stormy Pink'
Salvia greggii 'Stormy Pink'
Salvia greggii 'Stormy Pink'

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Salvia greggii 'Stormy Pink'

(Stormy Pink Autumn Sage) The dramatic name of this floriferous Autumn Sage is due to the calyxes cupping its smoky apricot-pink blossoms. Some gardeners report gray calyxes and others say dark plum. But for whatever reason, the Stormy Pink that we grow on our Northern California coastal farm has green calyxes with dark stripes.

Common name This is the non-scientific name used for a plant. A plant may have several common names, depending on the gardener's location. To further confuse the matter, a common name may be shared by several completely different plants. At Flowers by the Sea, we rely on the scientific name to identify our plants and avoid confusion. Stormy Pink Autumn Sage
USDA Zones The U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones indicate the temperature zones where a plant is likely to thrive. It is determined by the average annual winter minimum temperature. Actual winter temperatures may be higher or lower than the average. 7 - 9
Size (h/w/fh) The anticipated mature size of the plant: Height, Width & Flower Height. 48"/36"/48"
Exposure This is the average amount of sunlight that a plant needs to thrive. Generally, full sun exposure is 6 or more hours of direct sun daily while partial shade is less than 4 hours of sun or dappled shade all day. Plants may tolerate more sunlight in cooler climates and need afternoon shade in extremely hot climates. Full sun to partial shade
Soil type This is the kind of soil that a plant needs to thrive. Most plants require a well-drained soil that allows the water to soak into the soil without becoming soggy. Sandy and clay soils can be improved by digging in compost to improve drainage. Well drained
Water needs Plants have specific water requirements. Water loving means the plant needs regular watering to keep the soil moist. Average generally indicates applying 1 inch of water per week, or watering when the soil is dry to a depth of 3 to 4 inches. One inch of water is equal to 5 gallons per square yard of soil surface. Average
Container plant? "Yes" indicates that this plant can be successfully grown as a container plant. Yes
Hummingbird plant? Hummingbirds have been observed regularly feeding from this plant's flowers. Yes
Mature height The mature height of this plant in average conditions. 3 to 4 feet
Mature spread The mature width of this plant in average conditions. 3 to 4 feet
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(Stormy Pink Autumn Sage) The dramatic name of this floriferous Autumn Sage is due to the calyxes cupping its smoky apricot-pink blossoms. Some gardeners report gray calyxes and others say dark plum. But for whatever reason, the Stormy Pink that we grow on our Northern California coastal farm has green calyxes with dark stripes.

Different soils and local conditions can create mysterious differences in the same Salvia species.

American expatriate and horticulturist Derry Watkins discovered Stormy Pink as a chance seedling at her Special Plants nursery in England. Similar to all Salvia greggii, it is a sturdy, long-blooming plant with a froth of fragrant green foliage made up of tiny, elliptical leaves.

Autumn Sage is native to America and Mexico. Stormy Pink is one of its taller varieties unless it gets too much partial shade and becomes lax. It grows best in full sun, which helps to limit the branches tendency to laxness.

This heat-tolerant perennial also needs well-drained soil but isn't picky about its composition. Although it thrives with average watering based on local rainfall, Stormy Pink is drought tolerant.

This is an Autumn Sage to mass, because butterflies, honeybees and hummingbirds love it.