General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 feet
Plant Spread: 6 feet
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Red-orange with dark purple calyxes
Flower Time: Late winter or early spring
Spring
Winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Mexican Chocolate Scarlet Sage
  • Salvia

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