Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Salvia greggii 'Lara' is a vigorous, twiggy, frost-hardy salvia, bearing pink flowers, which are adored by bees. It's perfect for planting near a bench or path, where you can fully appreciate its fragrant foliage.

For best results grow Salvia greggii ‘Lara’ in well-drained soil in full sun. Hardy to -5°, it may need winter protection in cooler climates. To ward against loss, take summer cuttings and overwinter them indoors.

Plant calendar

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Salvia ‘Lara’ and wildlife

Salvia ‘Lara’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Salvia ‘Lara’ poisonous?

Salvia ‘Lara’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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