General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 30 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia

'Elk Screamin' Scarlet' was a featured
Plant of the Day for December 17, 2018.
Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Nov 22, 2018 8:30 PM concerning plant:
    Flowers By The Sea introduced 'Elk Screamin' Scarlet', a new and exciting salvia. FBTS grows, sells and specializes in salvias. They are located in Elk, CA.

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