Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Texas Sage 'Silke's Dream'

Salvia

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Red-Orange
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Hebron, Kentucky

Sanford, North Carolina

Allen, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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New Jersey 6b, NJ | June 2017 | neutral

I love the color and large flower size of this salvia but it doesn't survive in our yard.

C
Vashon, WA (Zone 8a) | August 2010 | positive

Beautiful! Gorgeous color! Grew this from seed this year, with mixed success, but the best is happy, 2 1/2 feet tall and just opened it...Read More

B
Rancho Santa Rita, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2010 | positive

This is a cross between Salvia darcyi and Salvia microphylla.

A sturdy salvia that will delight your hummingbirds and butt...Read More

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