Salvia, Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia 'Red Hot Sally'

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
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
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
N/A
Bloom Time
Red
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
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:

Vincent, Alabama

Bakersfield, California

Mira Loma, California

Sarasota, Florida

Royston, Georgia

Hebron, Kentucky

Mandeville, Louisiana

Ironton, Missouri

Saint Louis, Missouri

Clifton Park, New York

Austin, Texas(2 reports)

Broaddus, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richmond, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Spicewood, Texas

Sugar Land, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
3
neutrals
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Canton, MA | September 2020 | neutral

Firstly, I'm not a gardener and bought this plant in a pot to encourage hummingbirds to my feeder!

Is it worth trying to m...Read More

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Saskatoon, SK (Zone 3a) | January 2010 | neutral

I really like the bright red colour of these salvia. However, as in my previous experience, it takes a long time for it to rebloom, even...Read More

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Ironton, MO (Zone 5b) | September 2006 | positive

I have grown these plants for the past 3-4 yrs. In our area, since we've not had much rain, I water them about every 3-4 days. Pinching...Read More

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(Zone 7b) | May 2006 | neutral

This plant has grown just fine for me in the past and is easy care and colorful, but I really do prefer to grow salvia coccinea 'lady in ...Read More

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Royston, GA (Zone 7b) | May 2005 | positive

Pinching back the blooms makes a HUGE difference in the plant.

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