Salvia, Autumn Sage, Cherry Sage, Gregg Salvia 'Black Cherry'

Salviagreggii

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
greggii (GREG-ee-eye)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From softwood cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Sorrento, Florida

Hebron, Kentucky

Beatrice, Nebraska

Lincoln, Nebraska

Brownsville, Texas

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