Unplugged Red Sage is a vigorous long-blooming herbaceous perennial with a compact upright habit and deep green foliage. Its tall spikes of tiny bright red two-lipped flowers bloom from late spring until frost. Flowers best in full sun and moist well-drained soils. Drought tolerant and heat tolerant.
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Height: |
1.5' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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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, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Blanket Flower, Black-Eyed Susan, Fescue
IMAGE: Photo by Proven Winners, Unplugged® Red Scarlet Sage
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.