Red Mountain Sage, Fiery Sage


Scientific Name: Salvia darcyi J.Compton
Synonym: Salvia oresbia var. 'Red Mountain Sage'
Family: Lamiaceae
Red Mountain Sage, Fiery Sage(Salvia darcyi)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 8-10

Origin: Mexico (Nuevo Leon: Galeana)

Growth Habits: Deciduous perennial, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm) or more, 16 inches spread (40 cm) grow back from root mid-spring

Propagation: Seeds, spreads by stolons

This sage is encountered as S. oresbia cv. 'Red Mountain Sage', or S. schaffneri. It is occasionally misspelled as S. oresbii or S. darceyi.
It is a vigorous grower and should be cut back and fertilized regularly.

Blooming Habits:
Bright red flowers, in summer and fall, favorite of hummingbirds.


 

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