Salvia rubescens

(Venezuelan Red Sage) A spectacular plant, with gorgeous foliage and deep orange-red flowers on long spikes, this plant has been in cultivation for decades but is still quite rare in gardens. We'd like to see that change.

The large (4 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch) heavy textured leaves of this Sage are quite hairy, giving a silvery appearance to plant. The up to 2 ft. long flower stem and the calyxes are a very dark purple - almost black. This is a robust shrub that requires full sun and rich soil, best used in a prominent place so that you can enjoy its bloom, which starts in mid-Summer and goes deep into the Fall. It's flowering time for us is synchronized with the Dahlias, and often goes into November.

Hardy to at least 25 degrees, we believe it may be Zone 8 hardy if treated as an herbaceous perennial and well mulched.

Highly recommended.

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In stock	2 item(s) available
Common name	Venezuelan Red Sage
USDA Zone	9 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)	48"+/48"+/60"+
Exposure	Full sun
Soil	Rich and well drained
Water	Average to ample
Pot size	3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container?	Yes
Price:	$7.50

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Salvia rubescens - Venezuelan Red Sage:

Exposure
Full sun
Uses
Container plant
Habit
9 - 11	48 inches tall+	48 inches wide+
Shrub
Water Needs
Average water
Blooming Season
Fall blooming
Attracts
Deer resistant	Hummingbirds

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Salvia rubescens - Venezuelan Red Sage:

Shrub border

Cut flower garden

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Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about using Venezuelan Red Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.

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