'Maraschino' bush sage (Salvia 'Maraschino') SAL-vee-ah Genus:  Salvia 'Maraschino' bush sage is a superb Salvia that is irresistible to hummingbirds and gardeners alike. Even after dying back to the ground in winter in the cooler zones, this plant comes back in full force each spring, reaching its full height and covering itself with cherry red blooms by midsummer. The flowers bloom nonstop through the first hard frost, and the leaves are sweetly fragrant. Plants do best when given afternoon shade. 'Maraschino' grows to 3 feet tall. Care:  Provide afternoon shade and well-drained soil. Propagation:  Divide in early spring, or take cuttings of newer growth anytime. Problems:  Infrequent. Occasionally, aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies may bother plants.

Overview

Height 1 ft. to 3 ft. Spread 6 in. to 12 in. Growth Habit Clumps Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Foliage, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Early Fall, Fall, Late Summer, Summer Flower Color Red Uses Beds and Borders Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Type Perennials