Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia
Salviasplendens 'Bonfire'

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

Height

Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 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

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid 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

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow