General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Plant Height: 16 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 31 inches
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Deep crimson pink
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Autumn sage
  • Salvia
Also sold as:
  • Salvia greggii 'James Compton'

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