Description
Grow in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Best in sandy or rocky soils with sharp drainage. Tolerates heat, humidity and drought. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
Salvia darcyi x S microphylla ‘Windwalker Royal Red’
(Royal Red Desert Salvia)
$19.99
Hardiness Zones:
5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9bQuick Overview:
An irresistible new salvia that blooms for months starting in summer. Tall wands of cherry red flowers held in burgundy calyxes invite hummingbirds with the abundant open tube-shaped blooms. A graceful open habit, trim 6” in June for a more compact habit. Remarkable hardiness to zone 5. Regular well drained soils a must.
Additional information
| Common Name | Royal Red Desert Salvia |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Salvia darcyi x S microphylla 'Royal Red' |
| Container/Amount | 2 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3 to 4' |
| Width | 3 to 4' |
| Soil Condition | Well-drained to dry |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | summer into fall |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
