Salvia darcyi x microphylla 'Windwalker Royal Red'
Mexican Sage
Photo courtesy of Plant Select
- Blood red flowers
- Flowers late June thru October
- Large plant that requires lots of room
- Fragrant foliage, Upright growth habit, cut back in late spring-early June to encourage branching
Border or Bed
Garden
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Summer
Attracts Butterflies
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun, Drought tolerant, Divide every 3 to 5 years in early spring Provide consistent moisture and deadhead to extend bloom time, Cut back plant after flowering to encourage new growth
Height: 46-50 in
Spread: 36-48 in
Spacing: 40-50 in
Price Level 1: $7.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Red
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 5 for $35~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Garden
- Vigorous
- Border or Bed
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Mounding
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Fall
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained