Salvia, Cedar Sage, Dwarf Crimson Sage, Roemer's Sage 'Hot Trumpets'

Salviaroemeriana

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
roemeriana (ro-mer-ee-AH-nuh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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:

Alameda, California

Barbourville, Kentucky

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

North Augusta, South Carolina

Belton, Texas

Vashon, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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Vashon, WA (Zone 8a) | August 2010 | neutral

Grew this from seed this year. Some plants had very insignificant flowers, and some were very dramatic. I hope it winters over, but wil...Read More

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Alameda, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2008 | positive

A small compact salvia that can take some shade and blooms year-round in my climate. It was very easy to start from seed and bloomed the first year.

G
Hollywood, FL (Zone 10b) | September 2006 | neutral

I'd love to grow it, if someone has some!
Details on this plant:
Native to Central Texas in shady, moist areas.
If i...Read More

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