Salvia greggii 'Flame'

Also Known As

Flame Texas Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 30"
W: 3'

planting zones

7a-10b

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Salvia greggii 'Flame' plant details

Salvia greggii 'Flame' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia greggii 'Flame'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia greggii 'Flame'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Zn 6. Upright, compact. red flowers green foliage. Salvia greggii ‘Flame’ displays dark red flowers with purple calyces in both spring and fall on a small, semi-evergreen shrub. Both flowers and foliage are fragrant. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Autumn Sage is easily grown in well-drained soil with moderate water. Tolerates drought. Prune to shape before growth begins in spring. Provides late color in beds and borders.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Glowing scarlet flowers are borne along deep purple spikes from Summer to frost on this vigorous selection of the drought tolerant Autumn Sage. A 'must have' for the Hummingbird lover! Autumn Sage is an easy and drought tolerant shrub-like evergreen perennial native to the North American south west.