The winter of 2009-2010 had some unusually cold periods in Colorado. The Western Slope’s thriving wine industry was even hit hard with dieback to grape vines.

I had a few plants in my garden suffer, and the Vermilion Bluffs Mexican Sage was one. I have 3 of these in my garden, and two of the three look OK, but were very late to emerge in spring and are still pretty small as of June 2nd.

The 3rd plant may have completely winter killed- But, now there is a little seedling emerging about 12″ from the base of the old plant! I think it grew from seed, but there is a chance it emerged from the old root. In any case, I suspect they will grow and return to their previous glory once the heat of July and August get here.