Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Yvonne's Giant'

Salviasplendens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 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
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Orange
Medium Purple
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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:

Barbourville, Kentucky

Corbin, Kentucky

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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Barbourville, KY (Zone 7a) | September 2010 | positive

The height in the PlantFiles is incorrect, indicating a height of 6-12 inches. Yvonne's Salvia is 3-4 feet tal...Read More

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