Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender'
Scarlet Sage
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Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - Description
Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender' is another of the annual type Salvias. Gorgeous purple blooms dominate this short statured, upright growing beauty that won't reach over 12" in height. The unfortunate trade off of this explosive bloomer is it's lack of hardiness below zone 11-- meaning it won't do well in cooler winter zones. But for unbelievable swaths of summer and fall color, plant this Salvia generously in large groups and enjoy the show. It's unbelievable for attracting droves of butterflies and hummingbirds into your garden. Count on this Salvia to not lose it's intense color, even in the hottest of heat spells.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - 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.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - 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.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - 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".
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens 'Vista Lavender') - 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.
