Scarlet Sage 'Saucy Red', Scarlet Bedding Sage 'Saucy Red'
Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Red’ is a vigorous, tender perennial grown for its lush scarlet-red flower spikes. Blooming continuously from mid-spring to fall, they rise above a lush green foliage. Sterile and self-cleaning, there is no need to deadhead this plant. Hummingbirds and butterflies love its brilliant blossoms, but deer do not! Evergreen in warm winter areas.
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 21, 22, 23, 24, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Scarlet Sage, Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
9 - 12 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 21, 22, 23, 24, H2 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Scarlet Sage, Sage |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard, Mediterranean Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Red’ (Scarlet Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Red’ (Scarlet Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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