General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 - 36 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Peach flowers and orange buds
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Scarlet Sage
  • Salvia

'Peach' was a featured
Plant of the Day for March 7, 2016.
Photo Gallery
Location: Georgia, USA
Date: Late Summer
Growing in a container near Salvia exserta and a purple Achimenes
Location: Georgia, USA
Date: Spring
Photographed under fluorescent light.

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

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