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Scarlet Sage

Salvia Splendens

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Overview

Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant perennial that thrives in USDA zones 10-11, bringing brilliant red blooms to any garden. At maturity, it reaches heights of 18-24 inches and spreads up to 12-18 inches, preferring full sun. This eye-catching plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies, making it an ideal choice for accent planting or borders in a design that aims for both visual impact and wildlife appeal.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Type AnnualClimate Subtropical
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant perennial that thrives in USDA zones 10-11
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — bringing brilliant red blooms to any gardenScarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — This eye-catching plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts hummingbirds and butterfliesScarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — scientifically known as Salvia splendensScarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — is a highly sought-after bedding plant renowned for its strikingScarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — At maturity, it reaches heights of 18-24 inches and spreads up to 12-18 inches, preferring full sunScarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — which is often grown as an annual in cooler climates+20

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) is a vibrant perennial that thrives in USDA zones 10-11
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — bringing brilliant red blooms to any garden
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — This eye-catching plant is drought-tolerant once established and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — scientifically known as Salvia splendens
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — is a highly sought-after bedding plant renowned for its striking
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — At maturity, it reaches heights of 18-24 inches and spreads up to 12-18 inches, preferring full sun
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens) — which is often grown as an annual in cooler climates
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