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Red Salvia
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salvia are some of the most common salvias grown in the wild.
There are several different types of red salvia, and the blooms
have varying shades from pink to deep purple. Many of the red
salvia are not hardy in zones that frost over in the winter,
and should be considered annuals in these regions. There are,
however, some red salvia that do perform as perennials in zones
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One
of the red salvias that will act as a perennial in colder
zones is the salvia splendens. This red salvia is also known
as St. John’s Fire or scarlet sage. The salvia splendens
will grow to a height of about twelve inches. This red salvia
is an early flowering perennial, yet it is often grown as
an annual. The tubular flowers of this red salvia bloom from
late spring to autumn.
A second
common red salvia is the salvia greggii. This red salvia is
also called Chihuahuan sage, as it is local to the Chihuahuan
desert. The salvia greggii is an evergreen in the hot deserts
of Arizona, but grows as a perennial most other places. This
red salvia will grow to a height of three feet and has an
equal mature spread.
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are many, many types of red salvia, and they can be used in
a variety of applications. Most red salvia will grow well
indoors as a potted plant. The smaller varieties of red salvia
will make excellent border plants, while the larger breeds
make excellent focal points or centerpieces for a garden.
No matter what the application, there is a red salvia that
can get the job done.
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