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    Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower]

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 3'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 8a-10b

    Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower] plant details

    Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower] is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial herb 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 sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower]

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower]

    USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer, heat
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower] plant

    How to Grow Salvia sp. [Nice Red Flower]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Salvia apiana

    aka Bee Sage, White Sage

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia apiana foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue]

    aka Salvia cacaliaefolia, Salvia cacaliifolia, Cacalia Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia cacaliifolia [Guatemalan Blue] flower by J.G. in SF
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    Salvia chiapensis

    aka Chiapas Sage

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Salvia chiapensis flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Salvia clevelandii

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia clevelandii form by Kenpei
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    Salvia columbariae

    aka Chia

    Plant Type

    Herb, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 4"-20"

    Width: 4"-12"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Salvia columbariae close-up, flower by Curtis Clark
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