Hybrid Sage 'Scarlet Spires' (Salvia 'Scarlet Spires')

Overview

Salvia 'Scarlet Spires' is a hybrid ornamental sage, likely involving Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla parentage. It forms a compact, woody-based shrub with small, glossy green leaves and tall, upright spikes of brilliant scarlet-red flowers. Blooms from spring through fall.

Taxonomy

• Family: Lamiaceae
• Genus: Salvia
• Cultivar: 'Scarlet Spires'

Garden Use

Full sun, well-drained soil, low water. Grows 2–3 feet tall. Excellent for borders, rock gardens, and containers. Attracts hummingbirds. More cold hardy than many tropical salvias.