Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Flare'

Salviasplendens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Synonym
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
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Soil pH requirements
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to 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
Regional

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

Bushnell, Florida

Wilmington, North Carolina

Reading, Pennsylvania

Wood River Junction, Rhode Island

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Reading, PA | July 2007 | positive

This is a phenomenal cultivar of red salvia. Extremely heat and drought tolerant. Tons of flowers. It is early June here, and they hav...Read More

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Sue, RI (Zone 6a) | February 2007 | positive

I grew this flower, salvia "flare", from seed in peat pots, easy to start. Grew in sun/part shade. Absolutely beautiful blooming red sta...Read More

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