Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Bonfire'

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)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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
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:

New Milford, Connecticut

Greenville, Indiana

Parkville, Maryland

Waynesboro, Mississippi

Elsberry, Missouri

Bristol, Tennessee

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Gardener's Notes:

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New Milford, CT | August 2010 | positive

Had great success with these after buying several flats in May. By July, the ones in @ 8 hours of sun were 3 feet tall, and 4 feet by mid...Read More

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