Lady in Red salvia
Salvia 'Lady in Red (coccinea)'
AAS Winner 1992
USDA zones5 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Lady in Red salvia (Salvia 'Lady in Red (coccinea)') is a plant for borders, pollinator gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees visit the flowers. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Stargazer lily, and Sarah Bernhardt peony.