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

Salviafulgens

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Family

Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)

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Species

fulgens (FUL-jenz)

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Synonym

Salvia cardinalis

Salvia incana

Height

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Gardener's Notes:

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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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