Salvia Suncrest 'Fire Dancer'
Also Known As
- Fire Dancer Autumn Sage
Plant type
shrub, perennial
size
- H: 12"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 7a-11
Salvia Suncrest 'Fire Dancer' plant details
Salvia Suncrest 'Fire Dancer' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer coral and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - 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 Suncrest 'Fire Dancer'
- Plant type: perennial shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: coral and red blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia Suncrest 'Fire Dancer'
- USDA Zones: 7a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Gardening facts about Salvia Suncrest 'Fire Dancer' plant
How to Grow Salvia Suncrest 'Fire Dancer'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- coral
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- 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
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 48"-60"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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