General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 3 feet or more
Plant Spread: Spreading clumps
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Red
Other: Dark purplish red
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Other: Sometimes Fall
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Wildlife Attractant: Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant

Common names
  • Hummingbird Sage
  • Salvia

'King Crimson' was a featured
Plant of the Day for October 24, 2016.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 24, 2014 10:14 AM concerning plant:
    Salvia spathacea 'King Crimson' is native to California.

    Salvia spathacea 'King Crimson' is a Suncrest Nurseries introduction. Suncrest Nurseries is located in CA.

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