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 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Plant Height: 18 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Purplish-red
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
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Autumn Sage
  • Salvia

'Neon Dancer' was a featured
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Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-05-21
Location: Coastal San Diego County 
Date: 2018-05-21
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 22, 2014 3:28 PM concerning plant:
    Salvia greggii 'Neon Dancer' is a Suncrest Nurseries hybrid introduction. Suncrest Nurseries is located in CA.

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