Sage 'UCB Pink'

Wed, 08/12/2009 - 9:26am — Kathy Ormiston

Photo Credit:

Marianne Mueller, PADG

Botanical Name:

Salvia microphylla 'UCB Pink'

Pronunciation:

(SAL-vee-uh)

Common Name:

Sage 'UCB Pink'

Plant Type:

Perennial

Mature Size:

3 ft. to 4 ft. wide and tall

Water Requirements:

Low: water every 3 weeks until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements:

Full sun

Flower Color :

Hot Pink

Wildlife:

Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

This plant is deer resistant

This hot pink Salvia is pretty especially in late fall when fewer plants are blooming. Salvia 'UCB Pink' seems to bloom more consistently than many of the Salvia microphylla types. Salvia "UCB Pink' is available from specialty nurseries, several of which are listed in our references.

In the fall, we shear off the skinny branches of this plant to form a neat ball. We suggest avoiding cutting into the thicker woody stems because you may not get regrowth. Regular pruning keeps this plant fuller and encourages more flowering the next season. In general Saliva microphylla plants are very well-mannered in summer-dry perennial gardens and don't need a great deal of maintenance.

If you want to learn more about Salvias, we suggest reading Betsy Clebsch's book called The New Book of Salvias.