Salvia greggii Mirage™ Soft Pink

Scientific Name: Salvia greggii 'Balmirsopin'

Also Known As

Salvia greggii Mirage Soft Pink
Mirage Soft Pink Autumn Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 14"-24"
W: 14"-24"

planting zones

8a-10b

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Salvia greggii Mirage™ Soft Pink plant details

Salvia greggii Mirage™ Soft Pink is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia greggii Mirage™ Soft Pink

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 14 IN - 24 IN - wide, 14 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii Mirage™ Soft Pink

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia greggii Mirage Soft Pink is a heat tolerant, flowering shrub with continuous soft pink color. Compact, well branched shrubby habit that is neat and tidy for low maintenance. A favorite with Hummingbirds! Autumn Sage is easily grown in well-drained soil with moderate water. Tolerates drought. Prune to shape before growth begins in spring. Provides late color in beds and borders.