Salvia Species, Big Red Sage

Salviapentstemonoides

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
15-18 in. (38-45 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
N/A
Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
Soil pH requirements
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Perennials
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Glendora, California

Derby, Kansas

Hebron, Kentucky

Merryville, Louisiana

Lincoln, Nebraska

Holly Springs, North Carolina

Arlington, Texas

Belton, Texas

Crawford, Texas

Fort Worth, Texas

Houston, Texas

Longview, Texas

San Antonio, Texas(2 reports)

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Spring Branch, TX | June 2010 | positive

purchased from High Country Gardens two years ago for Texas natives garden. Deer browsed heavily so it did not flower first two seasons,...Read More

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Hebron, KY | July 2006 | positive

Bought this in 2005 from High Country Gardens. Stated it was hardy in zone 6 and it is for me. Love this plant! Beautiful flowers! Beauti...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | March 2006 | positive

Salvia Penstemonoides, is a Texas Endemic and was thought to be extinct untill it was rediscovered in South Central Texas in 1996.
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Longview, TX | December 2005 | positive

Very happy with the plant. Every time the hummingbirds came to my garden they visited tis plant. It seems to be weathering the winter.

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