Blaze salvia mound with small green leaves and spikes of vivid red tubular flowers by a boulder

Salvia ‘Blaze’ (Autumn Sage Hybrid)

Salvia microphylla × greggii 'Blaze'
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Water
Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
Toxicity
Description
A hybrid autumn sage with vivid red flowers that bloom heavily in spring and fall. Compact and mounding in habit, it tolerates desert heat with minimal water once established.
Bloom Time
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Non-toxic
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun (afternoon shade in low desert)

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates rocky, sandy, and alkaline desert soils.

Mature size: 2-3 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide

Bloom: Spring through fall

Evergreen / deciduous: Semi-evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate