Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 1'-2'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, fragrant, long-blooming, self-sowing, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is the ideal Salvia for a woodland garden! ‘Hot Trumpets’ thrives in shade, remains relatively compact (growing to 6-12”) & produces an almost endless supply of bright red 1’ tall flower spikes all season long. The foliage remains fairly low & is reminiscent of a heuchera - until the whopping big fire-engine red flowers appear! An excellent choice for attracting hummingbirds & butterflies, this herbaceous Salvia is often grown as an annual in colder climates, as it reseeds reliably & flowers vigorously in the first year. A very easy plant to grow, but it will not tolerate clay or wet feet. While drought tolerant, it will be far more floriferous with regular summer water.