Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
This plant will add bright scarlet-red flower spikes above lush evergreen foliage in your garden from April through November in warm climates. It’s self-cleaning so no deadheading is required for continuous bloom.
Saucy Red Salvia will grow to between 2 and 3 feet in height and width. It’s a great choice for an accent plant, an addition to border and island gardens, mass plantings and containers. Plant it against a boring wall or fence to brighten it up. The flower spikes make an attractive addition to garden bouquets. Butterflies and hummingbirds are attracted to the blossoms and deer tend to leave this plant alone.
Saucy Red Salvia Care
Plant Salvia splendens in full sun to part shade in USDA hardiness zones 9 to 10 in well-drained soils when adding this plant for use as a perennial. It can be grown as an annual between your first and last frost in colder areas. If you’re growing saucy red salvia as a perennial, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in the spring.
Saucy Red Salvia Spacing
Space individual plants 1.5 to 2.5 feet apart to create a mass planting. Space plants 3 feet apart to allow room for growth in mixed beds.
Saucy Red Salvia Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-10 |
| Flower Color(s): Scarlet Red |
| Bloom Period: Spring to Fall |
| Foliage Color(s): Lush Green |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: 2-3 Feet |
| Spread: 2-3 Feet |
| Habit: Clumping |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Heat Tolerant, Rebloomer, Attracts Butterflies |
| Scientific Name: Salvia splendens |
| Common Name: Saucy Red Salvia |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- SALSR
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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