General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 20 - 30 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Orange-red; coral-red
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Other: Deadhead faded flower stems to ensure more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: PPAF
Parentage: Salvia greggi x Salvia macrophylla

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Trade name information:
Series: Suncrest
Cultivar name: 'Fire Dancer'
Common names
  • Sage
  • Salvia

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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Jun 22, 2014 10:28 PM concerning plant:
    Salvia 'Fire Dancer' is a Suncrest Nurseries introduction. Suncrest Nurseries is located in CA.

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