Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Vista Purple'

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
Bloom Time
Medium Purple
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
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
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Chelsea, Alabama

Jacksonville, Florida

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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