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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!

Gardening facts about Salvia spathacea 'Topanga' plant

How to Grow Salvia spathacea 'Topanga'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

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

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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