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

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Cultivar: Salsa Salmon Bicolor

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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
Pale Pink
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
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