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    • Photo of Salvia confertiflora flower by J.G. in SF

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    Salvia confertiflora

    Also Known As

    • Red Velvet Sage

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 1'-2'
    • W: 24"-40"

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

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    Salvia confertiflora plant details

    Salvia confertiflora is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia confertiflora

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 40 IN - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia confertiflora

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    With velvety, reddish purple stems, smooth, bright green new foliage that matures to a textured dark green, and fuzzy, vermilion flowers, this Brazilian native is lush and tantalizing. Wonderful cut or dried, the 6 to 10 in. long flower spikes make a bold statement in the fall border with Asters and grasses, and combine beautifully with mounding perennials.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    Tender perennial from Brazil but easy to overwinter inside and worth every effort. This late bloomer has 6"-10" spikes of rusty red flowers jutting above dark green heavily textured foliage. Give those Asters something to idolize. Thanks to Beverley Merrifield for sharing unintentionally.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Salvia confertiflora plant

    How to Grow Salvia confertiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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