Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'
Texas Sage
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Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Description
Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' is an extremely long blooming selection that is hardy to zone 5! The crimson to scarlet flowers are produced in repeated flushes from May through October. Hummingbirds love the intense color and delicious nectar this Salvia offers up!!! Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' is a woody perennial that looks best if cut back severely in the early spring.
Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Texas Sage (Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
