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    Salvia spathacea 'Topanga'

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 48"-60"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Salvia spathacea 'Topanga' plant details

    Salvia spathacea 'Topanga' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia spathacea 'Topanga'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 48 IN - 60 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant foliage

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia spathacea 'Topanga'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    OUTSTANDING, rare, aromatic perennial for light shade – Forms a 4-5' wide patch of bright green arrow shaped leaves over time – Fat pink/magenta flower spikes are 18" tall – dry shade ok – deer proof – tough – easy to grow – one of our favorite plants for the PNW!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Salvia spathacea 'Topanga' plant

    How to Grow Salvia spathacea 'Topanga'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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