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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs is an extra hardy version of the species that makes a huge four foot tall by three foot wide clump of light green leaves topped in summer by spikes of bright orange-red flowers. It is a hummingbird magnet. Exceptionally long-blooming with flowers all summer long. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Cultivar name: 'Pscarl'.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Brilliant cardinal-red spires in late summer and fall attract hummingbirds. It has proven hardy under protected conditions in Denver over the last 5 years. Perennial. Performs best in loamy soils. USDA zones 5b-10 (up to 5,500').

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How to Grow Salvia darcyi Vermillion Bluffs®

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