General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 15-30 inches
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Bloom Size: Under 1"
1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Pollinators: Birds
Bees
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: USPP 8560

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Trade name information:
Trade Name: Desert Blaze™
Cultivar name: 'Variegata'
Common names
  • Autumn Sage
  • Texas Sage
  • Salvia
  • Cherry Sage
  • Gregg's Sage

'Variegata' was a featured
Plant of the Day for December 13, 2015.
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Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-11-10

photo credit: Jamain
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2007-07-28
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2008-06-21
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2007-07-28
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2007-07-28
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2007-07-28
Location: my garden zone 7b NC
Date: 2012-05-18
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2007-07-23
Plant Events from our members
variegatagal On April 24, 2021 Bloomed
variegatagal On April 13, 2021 Cuttings took
variegatagal On April 3, 2021 Transplanted
variegatagal On March 24, 2021 Obtained plant
Flowers by the Sea x2
variegatagal On May 8, 2018 Plant Ended (Removed, Died, Discarded, etc)
variegatagal On May 6, 2017 Miscellaneous Event
2 cuttings
variegatagal On March 2, 2017 Obtained plant
Colonial Creek Farm
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