Salvia microphylla 'Wild Watermelon' (Wild Watermelon Sage)

Sun to Part SunZone: 7-9a, possibly colder 24" tall Origin: Mexico

Web-Only! This 1996 Rich Dufresne introduction is one of the most impressive salvias that we have trialed. S. 'Wild Watermelon' is a seedling of S. microphylla selected by Rich during a visit to the Strybing Arboretum. This very hardy selection is a vigorous grower with gigantic pink (RHS 66B) flowers in both spring and fall and, sporadically, during midsummer. Pot size: 24 fl. oz (709.77 ml)