Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens Vista™ Purple) in the Salvias Database

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Sun Requirements:	Full Sun
Water Preferences:	Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 11
Plant Height:	10-12 inches
Plant Spread:	8 inches
Leaves:	Fragrant
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Purple
Flower Time:	Late spring or early summer Summer Late summer or early fall Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses:	Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant:	Butterflies Hummingbirds
Resistances:	Deer Resistant Drought tolerant
Containers:	Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots

Trade name information:

Series: Vista™
Trade Name: Purple
Cultivar name: 'PAS3292'

Common names

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Comments:

Posted by ILPARW (southeast Pennsylvania - Zone 6b) on Jun 28, 2020 10:21 AM concerning plant:

I already made comments about this cultivar's sister of the Vista Red Scarlet Sage. I really like the cultivars of the Scarlet or Showy Sage (Salvia splendens) to be larger than this very dwarf selection of the Vista Series. I think the best size is about 18 to 24 inches high as being so much better for this species. I even like the old 3 feet high selections that there used to be in the 1950's into the 70's. The older, larger selections were definitely good for Hummingbirds. I've seen the female Ruby-throated Hummingbird back away from the Vista Red Sages I had on the back deck in 2018 and not feed from them.

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Posted by BookerC1 (Mackinaw, IL - Zone 5a) on Jan 10, 2012 8:02 PM concerning plant:

Drought tolerant. Maintains its color intensity even in hot areas where other annuals fade or fail entirely. Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water regularly and use water-soluble fertilizer.

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