Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Variegated Red Sage 'Dancing Flame'

Salviasplendens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
splendens (SPLEN-denz)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Good Fall Color
Textured
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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:

Fairfield, California

Leesburg, Florida

Palm Harbor, Florida

Riverview, Florida

Kapolei, Hawaii

South Amana, Iowa

Hebron, Kentucky

Florence, Mississippi

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Brownsville, Tennessee

Richmond, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

show all

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Sort By:
A
Honolulu, HI | May 2020 | positive

Fantastically beautiful plant. I’ve had mine for three years- I take cuttings in the fall, and overwinter in the garden, then plant th...Read More

E
(Clint) Medina, TN (Zone 7b) | March 2009 | positive

This plant is sure to be the focal point of your garden. I rooted cuttings and kept them indoors over the winter. It starts blooming in s...Read More

K
Austin, TX (Zone 8b) | September 2008 | positive

Mine died, and did not return, in winter 2007 in my zone 8b yard. Very pretty and blooming like crazy well into december, when we fineal...Read More

V
(Zone 8a) | May 2008 | positive

very showy. bright green/yellow leaves with bright red flowers. blooms spring to almost winter. mine did not die back winter 2007 (a v...Read More

S
Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | May 2007 | positive

Blooms all summer till frost, grows up to 3 ft tall, full sun. Delightfully gaudy foliage accented with brilliant red flowers. Attractive...Read More

Featured
Fire Ant
(Solenopsis invicta)
African Penguin
(Spheniscus demersus)
Featured
Fire Ant
(Solenopsis invicta)
African Penguin
(Spheniscus demersus)