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Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Salsa Scarlet Bicolor'

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

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Hardiness

6-9 in. (15-22 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

White/Near White

Foliage

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Other Details

Other details

Herbaceous

Smooth

Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

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(Zone 11) | January 2011 | positive

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