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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Spread: 3-4 feet
Leaves: Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
Other: Red-orange
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Inflorescence Height: 4-5 feet
Foliage Mound Height: 3-4 feet
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Orange Mountain Sage
  • Salvia

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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-17
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Love these long and bright orange flowers!  The true color didn't
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-24
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-17
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Sep 25, 2013 11:32 PM concerning plant:
    This is my first time growing this Salvia and I love it! The flowers are bright orange and have long bright orange bracts!

    I think this is the first time I've grown a Salvia with flowers this long! The flowers are breathtakingly beautiful! I have it in a 20-inch container with another Salvia and I'm hoping it survives our zone 6 winter and blooms next year. I'm not going to disturb it, and I hope to see the green leaves next year. If it dies, then I'll just order another one from Flowers By The Sea next year, as that is where I got this one.

    I was in awe every time I saw the flowers!

    This is a very special and beautiful Salvia!

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