General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 - 6 feet
Plant Spread: 3 - 4 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Very deep blood red, Deep wine-red
Bloom Size: 2"-3"
3"-4"
Flower Time: Fall
Late fall or early winter
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Mexican Sage
  • Red Michoacan Sage
  • Salvia

Mexican Sage (Salvia longistyla) was a featured
Plant of the Day for November 26, 2017.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on May 27, 2013 11:31 PM concerning plant:
    "Salvia longistyla is a Mexican plant species which flowers in mid-autumn. It is not hardy, and is grows best in a container, propagated from cuttings. This salvia has handsome, green foliage, and the flowering stems have long, deep, wine-red flowers."

    Taken from wikipedia's page at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S...

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