Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Sizzler Red Stripe'

Salviasplendens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Sun Exposure
Not Applicable
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Deland, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

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DeLand/Deleon Springs, FL (Zone 8b) | January 2010 | positive

I've grown this now for two years. Mine gets quite a bit bigger than whats stated here growing to 26-28 in. Perhaps it's the longer growi...Read More

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