Salvia 'San Carlos Festival'

Common name(s): N/A

Description: hardy perennial; a 1997 introduction by Yucca Do Nursery of Giddings, Texas. Selected from a wild population in San Carlos, Tamaulipas at around approx. 3800 ft. elevation. Very compact, and low growth and stunning magenta pink flowers from summer until first frost. One of our favorite salvias and simply the best for the front of a border.

Height: to 2 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: to attract hummingbirds

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below

Drought: adapted to 3 months of summer drought