Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Lighthouse'

Salviasplendens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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:

Downers Grove, Illinois

Hebron, Kentucky

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Downers Grove, IL (Zone 5a) | August 2013 | positive

August 2013(First Time Growing This Plant)
Got this plant from Sunrise nursery and have them in multiple pots and they have gotten...Read More

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