General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 feet
Plant Spread: 4 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Wine red, Deep red, Burgundy
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Until frost.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Red Salvia
  • Scarlet Sage
  • Salvia

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Credit: SB_Johnny
Location: At Annie's Annuals Nursery
Date: Sep 14, 2008 4:00 PM
Location: Georgia, USA
Date: Autumn

Date: 2009-10-11
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-10
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-01
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2010-06-06
Pinched back to make a fuller plant

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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