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Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo'

Also Known As

  • Diablo Eyelash-leafed Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo' plant details

Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo' is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: mat-forming, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Red Red Red. These 1" blossoms held in loose whorls on 1' stems are red! Late summer-fall blooming, spreading

Gardening facts about Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo' plant

How to Grow Salvia blepharophylla 'Diablo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy

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