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Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'

Lady in Red Sage

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Information by: Mary Irish        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Perennial shrub grows to 3' x 4'. Lush green leaves make a great back drop for tubular scarlet-red flowers. Soil tolerant including clay soils. Attracts hummingbirds. Can be an annual in cold climates. Will reseed readily. Can become very weedy and rangy, requires regular pruning. Native to Texas and Mexico.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.