Salvia maraschino is
the result of a cross between Salvia microphylla and Salvia greggii.
And Salvia maraschino has gotten the best characteristics of each.
Salvia greggii is brittle, Salvia microphylla is too big and sprawling for
many gardens. Salvia maraschino is compact, growing 2 feet tall and
3 wide. The leaves are fine textured like Salvia greggii and Salvia
maraschino blooms like a mad thing. Salvia maraschino is a great addition to both the Butterfly
Garden as well as the Hummingbird
Garden. Salvia maraschino appreciates a Winter shearing, I cut
the plants to about half size. Salvia maraschino was not at all
bothered when garden dipped into the low teens.
High
resolution images of Salvia
maraschino are
available.
