Salvia 'Scarlet Spires'

Also Known As

Salvia x 'Scarlet Spires'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

8b-11

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Salvia 'Scarlet Spires' plant details

Salvia 'Scarlet Spires' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Scarlet Spires'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Scarlet Spires'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large spikes of intense red to orange-red flowers of this Salvia are sure to attract a myriad of pollinators including hummingbirds and butterflies. Scarlet Spires Salvia is a vigorous upright to sprawling perennial Salvia that begins flowering in spring and will continue until fall. Provide it with a well-drained soil in a full to mostly sunny position for the densest growth and flowering. Deer and drought resistant once well-established.

By: Almost Eden

Gardening facts about Salvia 'Scarlet Spires' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Scarlet Spires'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
- orange
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen