Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia 'Flame'

Salviagreggii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Citrus Heights, California

Fairfield, California

Paradise, California

Sacramento, California

Douglas, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Reidsville, North Carolina

Guthrie, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Elgin, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Vacherie, LA (Zone 9a) | May 2014 | positive

This was a good plant for me, but it died in the Icepocalypse of early 2014, even though it only got down to 20º here. So I'm not sure ...Read More

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Hebron, KY | February 2007 | positive

Love it! First time growing it last year and it won't be the last. Got 2 plants of it at local Lowe's store. I'm hoping I can get it t...Read More

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