Salvia Species, Cardinal Sage, Mexican Cardinal Sage, Red Dragon

Salviafulgens

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
fulgens (FUL-jenz)
Synonym
Salvia cardinalis
Salvia incana
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Danger
Full Sun
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Blooms all year
Other Details
Other details
Provides Winter Interest
Shiny/Glossy
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:

Daphne, Alabama

Manteo, North Carolina

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(Carole) Cleveland, TX (Zone 9a) | July 2003 | positive

I LOVE this variety! It was grown from seed by a friend of mine. From the day I received it, it began blooming, and hasn't quit yet! The ...Read More

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