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Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs®
Scientific Name: Salvia darcyi 'Pscarl'
Also Known As
- Salvia darcyi 'Vermillion Bluffs 'Pscarl'
- Salvia darcyi 'Vermillion Bluffs'
- Salvia darcyi Vermilion Bluffs®
- Vermilion Bluffs® Mexican Sage
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 35"-40"
- W: 20"-30"
planting zones
- 5b-10b
Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs® plant details
Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs® is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs®
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 35 IN - 40 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, container plant, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs®
- USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 16"-20"
- sun
- regular
Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]
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Plant Type
Shrub, Herb
Zones
8a-11
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
6a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun
- occasional
Scientific Name: Salvia 'Dyspurp'
aka Salvia greggii 'Amethyst Lips', Amethyst Lips Salvia
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 18"-24"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - drought tolerant
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