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Salvia 'Dark Dancer'

Also Known As

  • Salvia greggii 'Dark Dancer'
  • Dark Dancer Sage

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Salvia 'Dark Dancer' plant details

Salvia 'Dark Dancer' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Dark Dancer'

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, edging plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Dark Dancer'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Gardening facts about Salvia 'Dark Dancer' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Dark Dancer'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Zones

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