Plant Features
The Wendy's Wish Sage Plant was discovered in the garden of Wendy Smith, a Salvia hobbyist, in Victoria Australia. The name comes from the fact that Wendy wanted a portion of the royalties to go towards the Make A Wish Foundation in her native country. Known to attract butterflies, the leaves are medium-dark green and lightly serrated, above which rise the deep maroon-colored stems that bear the vivacious flower spikes. The flowers emerge lipstick pink with green calyxes that mature to an astonishing bronzy-red. The effect is quite striking!
Companion Planting: Artemisia, Euphorbia, Hemerocallis, Papaver, Scabiosa
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Time: May, June, July, August
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color: Pink
Mature Plant Size: 24-inches tall x 36-inches wide
Habit: Upright
Foliage Color: Green
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Plant Needs
Light Level: Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Overwinter Zones: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry, Well-drained
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then every 3-4 weeks
Tolerates: Sandy soil, Salty soil
