Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Characteristics
Upright stems
Growth Habit
Upright / bushy
Bloom Season
Summer to early autumn
Flavour Profile
Not edible
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Surface sowing
Plant Type
Flowering ornamental
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
N/A
Plant Height
18–24 in
Light Requirement
Full sun / Partial shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Half-hardy perennial
Container Garden
Excellent
Plant Spacing
12–18 in
Planting Depth
1/8 in
Growing Conditions
Well-draining
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Red Fire salvia suitable for bold landscape themes?
What makes Red Fire salvia suitable for bold landscape themes?
Brilliant red flower spikes create strong vertical accents that stand out in sunny borders and mass plantings.
Can it be planted in public landscape displays?
Can it be planted in public landscape displays?
Yes. Uniform flowering plants provide eye-catching color in beds, parks, and ornamental borders.
Which plants pair well with Red Fire salvia?
Which plants pair well with Red Fire salvia?
White petunias, blue ageratum, yellow marigolds, and silver dusty miller create striking combinations.
Does it provide contrast with silver foliage?
Does it provide contrast with silver foliage?
Yes. Bright red blooms pair beautifully with gray and silver-leaved ornamental plants.
Can it be used as a colorful border marker?
Can it be used as a colorful border marker?
Yes. Repeated planting creates clearly defined edges with vivid seasonal color.
Do hummingbirds or pollinators visit the flowers?
Do hummingbirds or pollinators visit the flowers?
The tubular blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects, and hummingbirds where naturally present.