Ping Pong Salvia Botany|Deciduous

Ping Pong Salvia Botany|DeciduousSalvia microphylla 'Pink Pong' is a tall, sturdy salvia perfect for the middle or back of a border. Slightly beefier than other microphyllas (with larger leaves and flowers), 'Pink Pong' is a strong, bold presence in the garden. The tubular two lipped brilliant pink flowers emerge from contrasting deep purplish red to near black calyxes adorning equally dark spikes and are produced from spring to fall attracting hummingbirds, bees and butterflies.

Hardiness zone is 2-8 and is somewhat drought tolerant following establishment

yet they are plenty long enough for use as cut flowers

Frydek does best in indirect

while it's generally safe

and side tables

This hand painted Talavera pottery sun is the colorful ceramic art of southern Mexico

especially around Christmas time

with a width of 10 to 20 feet

four-petaled flowers that are deep pink to red in color

has a storied history

Ideal container-ready plants

it is often used as a screening or hedges