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Scarlet Sage

Salvia Splendens 'Paul'

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Overview

Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Paul') is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking red blooms. This cultivar reaches up to 18 inches in height and spread, preferring full sun to partial shade. Ideal for borders and containers, it offers perennial reliability in USDA zones 10-11 and annual beauty elsewhere. Blossoms from late spring to first frost, attracting pollinators. Requires well-drained soil and moderate watering. Deadhead to promote prolonged flowering.

Sun FullWater LowZones 8–10Climate Subtropical
Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens 'Paul') — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Paul') is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking red blooms

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low
USDA zones
8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Scarlet Sage (Salvia Splendens 'Paul') — Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Paul') is a vibrant perennial prized for its striking red blooms

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