Salvia roemeriana

Also Known As

Cedar Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

7b-11

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Salvia roemeriana plant details

Salvia roemeriana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia roemeriana

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, reseeding, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia roemeriana

USDA Zones: 7b - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Named for its aromatic, cedar scented foliage, this is not your typical sage!. A small plant from the big state of Texas, this herbaceous perennial is only 6-12” tall and 12-18” wide. Flowers are intermittent from late spring to fall, short spikes of intense bright red. Seems happiest in light shade with some moisture; well-drained soil is a must, happy in scree or containerized. Often politely reseeds.

By: Secret Garden Growers

One of the few Texans we’ll invite to our garden, this 2 ft tall, wonderfully scented sage is a non-stop factory of red (RED, R-E-D!!) flowers all darn summer long. Full sun and normal water. Perennial and frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

By: Cistus Nursery

A charming small perennial Sage, found amongst limestone in Cedar forest, in Texas, Arizona and into Mexico. The shrubby mounds of softy haired, toothed, heart shaped, grey-green leaves, bear short, rigid stalks of bright red, hooded, two lipped, tubular flowers, endlessly throughout the warmer months. Generally dies down to a tuft of basal leaves over winter. Trim of the spent flower stalks to promote flowering and cut down to the point of new growth once flowering has finished in winter. Relatively short lived, 3-4 years, but should readily self seed in well drained soil. Great for naturalizing in light shade under trees where it will perform well once established, even with considerable dryness over summer.