Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia 'Navajo Bright Red'

Salviagreggii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Houston, Alabama

Chandler, Arizona

Mesa, Arizona

Cordele, Georgia

Sylvan Grove, Kansas

Hebron, Kentucky

Elba, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Carrollton, Texas

Portland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Elba, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2008 | positive

This is a beautiful salvia! It is a bright red but has a bluish tone so I would consider it a cherry red instead of tomato red. Mine al...Read More

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Sylvan Grove, KS | July 2007 | positive

I bought two red Navajo salvia plants at an end of the season grocery store sale and it grows beautifully in my alkaline soil in north ce...Read More

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Hebron, KY | July 2007 | positive

Beautiful bright red Salvia flowers for the Hummingbirds to enjoy! I have about 8 of these plants in pots and/or in the ground. I love ...Read More

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