General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Plant Height: 30 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season. Until frost.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Autumn Sage
  • Cherry Sage
  • Gregg's Sage
  • Texas Sage

'Flame' was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 1, 2016.
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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-06-28
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-09-23
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-09-15
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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2006-12-30

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