Salvia greggii 'Red Star'

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Red Star Autumn Sage

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Information by: Photographer: Norman's Nursery

Description

This shrub will grow 1'-4' tall and 1'-4' wide. It has glossy green leaves with red flowers that bloom from fall to spring.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.