Salvia
greggii have a large variation of leaves. Most of the salvia
greggii feature simple, elliptical leaves that are usually
one inch in length. The flowers of the salvia greggii are
on stem terminals, and feature spikes of trumpet shaped flowers,
one inch in length, that are generally red. The blooms are
seen intermittently from February through November.
The salvia
greggii prefer full sun, as the plant will get leggy and lose
flower production in the shade. The plant is fairly drought
resistant, and should be watered one or two times weekly during
the summer season to provide the best ornamental quality.
The salvia greggii is fairly tolerant to most types of soil,
and should be provided with good drainage. Propagation is
best done with vegetative cuttings, but can also be done using
seeds.
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salvia greggii is a very low maintenance plant. Pruning should
be done drastically, in order to encourage lush growth and
good flowering. Many cultivars are available of the salvia
greggii, and the flowers colors range from white to pink to
various shades of red. Being so beautiful and easy to take
care of, the salvia greggii is one plant that every garden
needs.
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