Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Empire 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
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Sun Exposure
Not Applicable
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Medium Purple
Dark Purple/Black
Maroon/Burgundy
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Hampton, Illinois

Upper Marlboro, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Saint Louis, MO | June 2006 | positive

Take a look at my pictures of these stunning plants. I had amazing success with the alleged dwarf salvia. Planted in full sun with adeq...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | July 2005 | positive

I love this plant's deep purple flowers - they look almost black. It provides great contrast to brightly colored flowers or foliage. It...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | June 2005 | positive

This plant makes a great companion plant to roses and adds color and texture to the garden.

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