Red Hot Sally II Salvia is a dwarf long-blooming herbaceous perennial grown as an annual with a uniform habit and deep green foliage. The short spikes sporting hot red two-lipped tubular flowers with matching elongated calyxes bloom from late spring until frost if dead headed. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant and improved heat resistance.
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Origins: |
Brazil |
Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
Spacing: |
1' |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Watch for scale and whitefly. Some susceptibility to powdery mildew, leaf spot, and rust.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Fescue
IMAGES: Photos by Ball Seed, Red Hot Sally II Salvia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.