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Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame'
Also Known As
- Salvia vanhouttii 'Dancing Flames'
- Dancing Flames Salvia
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame' plant details
Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with gold and variegated foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen gold and variegated
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
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Gardening facts about Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame' plant
How to Grow Salvia splendens 'Dancing Flame'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- adaptable
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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