General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24 - 32 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bi-Color: Pink/salmon, Rose/light apricot, Creamy pink/raspberry
Flower Time: Spring
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
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PP24088

Trade name information:
Series: Suncrest
Cultivar name: 'Fancy Dancer'
Common names
  • Autumn Sage
  • Salvia

'Fancy Dancer' was a featured
Plant of the Day for July 22, 2016.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 22, 2014 10:29 PM concerning plant:
    Salvia greggii 'Fancy Dancer' is a Suncrest Nurseries introduction. Suncrest Nurseries is located in CA.

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