Heatwave™ Blaze Sage
Salvia (microphylla x greggii) 'EGGBEN005' PP #24,151
Pronunciation: SAL-vee-uh my-kroh-FIL-uh gregg-EYE
SKU #09945
| Description | This aromatic, evergreen shrub produces masses of dark crimson blooms from spring to fall. Easy to grow, with a compact, rounded habit and exceptional tolerance for dry conditions. Ideal for mixed borders in sunny waterwise gardens, or displayed in patio containers. Evergreen in mild winter regions. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Allow soil to dry between waterings. |
| Blooms | Spring until frost. |
| Mature Size | Quickly reaches 30 in. tall, 36 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Blanket Flower (Gaillardia); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Sedum (Sedum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blue Fescue (Festuca) |
| Care | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Prune to shape in late winter. Feed in early spring. After a flowering flush, trim the plant by half to encourage continued flowering and a denser habit. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-10
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.