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Genus: Salvia Species: splendens Common Name: Scarlet Sage Family: Lamiaceae Order: Lamiales Native: Southern Brazil Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 3 feet Width: 0.75 to 1.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Red, pink, purple or white Propagation: Seed or stem cutting Zone: 10-11 Note: This attractive plant is suitable for containers, edging, borders, beds, cuttings, and cottage gardens. Scarlet Sage is primarily grown as an annual. Monitor plant for powdery and downy mildew. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.