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

Salviasplendens

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)

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Species

splendens (SPLEN-denz)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

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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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