Salvia involucrata 'Pink Icicles'

Also Known As

Pink Icicles Roseleaf sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

7b-11

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Salvia involucrata 'Pink Icicles' plant details

Salvia involucrata 'Pink Icicles' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia involucrata 'Pink Icicles'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color, long-blooming, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia involucrata 'Pink Icicles'

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new variety of roseleaf sage features lightly hairy, soft pink tubular 1.5” flowers that seem to glow in the sunlight. The herbaceous involucrata species is native to lightly shaded areas of Puebla and Veracruz in Mexico. This variety showcases large and colorful flower bracts. These bracts occur in pairs, each enveloping three flowers, and fall away as the flowers expand. ‘Pink Icicles’ grows quickly, reaching a height of 5-6.’ Flowers appear in abundance in late Summer, lasting until first frost. After blooming, cut back this multi-stemmed bush to 1’ tall for a fresh looking plant each year. Best planted in Part Sun in humus-enriched, well-drained soil. Deep water once a week. Hummingbirds love these candy-floss pink flowers so be sure to plant this shrub where you’ll appreciate regular visitors. As far as hummers are concerned, these flowers give ‘good lip’!