Salvia greggii ‘Furman’s Red’

(Autumn 'Furman's Red', Sage)


$11.99


Hardiness Zones:

 6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

‘Furman’s Red’ produces cherry red flowers. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Salvia greggii, commonly known as autumn sage, Texas sage or red Chihuahuan sage, is a small deciduous sub-shrub that grows to 2-3′ tall and as wide. It is native to rocky slopes from western and central Texas into northern Mexico. Small, rounded, oval leaves (to 2″ long) are aromatic when crushed. Two-lipped flowers bloom in whorls above the foliage on 3-6″ stems from June to October. Flower color is usually a form of red, but may also appear as orange, pink, purple or sometimes white. Best bloom occurs in late spring and fall, with sporadic bloom in the heat of the summer.

Description

Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best in sandy or rocky soils with sharp drainage. Appreciates some part afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Tolerates heat, humidity and drought.

Additional information

Common Name

Autumn 'Furman's Red', Sage

Botanical Name

Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

to 3 ft.

Width

to 3 ft.

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

spring to frost

Flower Color

red

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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