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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Salvia vanhouttii
scarlet-flowered sage 'Van-Houttei'
Flower Color
Description
A tender, erect perennial which is treated as an annual, with ovate leaves and dark red stems bearing inflorescences to 25cm in length, with spaced whorls of scarlet flowers from purple calyces, in late summer and autumn
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
LoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (USDA)
Zone 9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensCoastalCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsMediterranean climate plantsWildlife gardensFlower borders and beds