Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia
Salviasplendens 'Picante Purple'

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

Height

Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 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

Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Medium Purple

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

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow