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Salvia splendens/Salvia
A favorite annual for hot, dry sunny locations in the garden
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Scientific Name:
Salvia splendens
Common Name:
Salvia
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
to 1 foot
Bloom time:
Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Red
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
This bright red salvia has been grown as a major summer flowering annual for many years. It is tolerant of a wide range of growing conditions from relatively dry to moist. Provide full sunlight for all salvias. Pinch the top out of early transplants to encourage branching and more flower stalks.