sickly salvia greggi

I live in Fairview TX, south or McKinney, north of Dallas. We planted some very small (immature) Salvia greggi last fall. It seemed to do ok this Spring, but lately it has been yellowing and the leaves are very tiny. Is all the rain? I've see other Salvia greggi around here and it all looks great. I didn't think anything could kill it. We have our garden heavily mulched. Would that cause any problem? Are we overwatering?
Any advice?
Thanks!!!

Rosie, I think you're right. They're tough little plants and need very little supplemental watering. I have a stand of them far away from a hose, never get water from me, and are fine without my help. Let them dry a little and see how they do, good luck.

Rosie, what color is your salvia?
The reason I ask is because I have found that the purple varieties of salvia greggii
are not very strong and vigorous.
I got some last year and had the same experience, but my reds are doing fine.
The reds pinks and whites are a lot more vigorous, than the purple, so that could be your problem.
Josephine.

I lost a couple of Greggiis due to all the rain Rowlett got at the end of May. I lost a newly planted Apricot and Red. And an older red that I thought could withstand anything. Unfortunately he couldn't withstand 15" of rain in 6 days. 4 of my Pink Preference threatened to die, too, but I think they're coming back. Salvia greggiis don't like to have wet feet. But they're tough plants so hopefully you're will revive and rebound.

Carla

I lost all but 2 of mine I had about 8 or so. The rain just did them in. Speaking of rain, I hear the Copperas Cove all the way east to Belton/Temple is getting hit pretty hard right now.

Anne

I'll hold off on the watering. My salvias were a deep pink. Here's a picture of what they look like.

Rosie,
I think the primary culprit is all the rain. The picture resembles iron deficiency. I would add some iron chelate to half a gallon of water and lightly water it it.

If that doesn't fix things, brew some alfalfa or compost tea; add one cup of alfalfa pellets (or one cup compost) and half teaspoon of liquid molasses (if you have it) to a gallon-two gallon watering can. Fill the can with water and let it brew for three-four days (cover nose). Add a handful (1/4 cup) of epsom salts to the brewed mixture and stir (cover nose). Then lightly water in (removing the water can filter so it won't get clogged). The alfalfa tea or compost tea mixture will help reinvigorate the plants.