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Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze'

Also Known As

  • Sage
  • Variegated Autumn Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 18"-2'
  • W: 18"-20"

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

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Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze' plant details

Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 18 IN - 20 IN - wide, 18 IN - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, fragrant foliage, rock garden, showy, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A variegated leaf sage hardy to zones 7-10. Growing 2-3' tall with red-orange flowers on a rounded bushy plant having cream-margined leaves. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Blooming all summer

Gardening facts about Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze' plant

How to Grow Salvia greggii 'Desert Blaze'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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