2005 Plant Select Winner. 24-36" tall x 18" wide. Furman's Red is one of the most cold hardy of the native Salvia greggii family. Blooming in late spring and again in the fall, the plant covers itself with bright red flowers that attract the hummingbirds from miles around. Sweetly aromatic foliage too. A 2005 Plant Select winner. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
Common Name | Furman's Red Autumn Sage |
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Botanical Name | Salvia greggii Furman's Red |
Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Red |
Mature Height | 24-36" tall |
Mature Spread | 18" wide |
Bloom Time | Early summer to fall |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Soil Type | Low Fertility Soil, Well-Drained Soil |
Soil Moisture | Drought Resistant / Waterwise |
Amount Of Rain | 10 to 20", 20 to 30", 30 to 40" (with care) |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Hummingbirds, Attract Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers, Good For Containers, Evergreen, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant |
Awards | Plant Select |
Ideal Region | Southeast, West, Southwest, Hot Desert, Coastal California |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer, Fall |