I have salvia greggii in a true red, fuchsia, purple, and bright pink. I would be happy to trade for some yellow alyssum and chives. Just let me know. taterbug

I'd really love one if you still have some. What can I bring you for it? Sent you an email. :) Jan

I also live in the cusp of 7B/8A in Olympia, WA, 60 miles south of Seattle. Low temps the last few years have been in the 12 - 18 range. I have been growing Hot Lips for a few years and they usually die out if I leave them in the ground. Despite the wet winters I usually don't lose plants that are fussy about winter drainage because my soil is clay-free. Some greggii/microphylla types do come back just fine so I'm not sure what the difference is.

This is the official plant zone for Vancouver Island. There are local zones that do not reflect the offical one, which can be confusing. Plant zones are not "BC plant zones" but rather Ag Canada plant zones to be accurate. I would also point out that that 'zone 6' article was dated 2006 which is completely out of date for 2021. My garden is actually Zone 8b as it is protected.