Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia
Salviasplendens 'Sizzler Mix'

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

Height

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

Hardiness
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
N/A

Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
Medium Purple
Maroon/Burgundy
White/Near White

Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow