Salvia Furman's Red
(Salvia greggii)
Native Perennial

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Deep red blooms give this native perennial it's name sake and glory. Salvia Furman's Red is one of, if not, the most cold hardy of Salvia allowing it to bloom all the way from early spring to fall. With a shrub like structure and the beautiful red blooms that attracts butterflies and birds, the Salvia Furman's Red is a great way to give your landscape some color pop.

LOCATIONS

Old Town Strip (Left Side) - Planted in 2017

DETAILS

Height - 3 ft     |     Width -  2  ft     |     Full to Partial Sun     |     Spring to Fall     |     Low maintenance
Flower Color - Deep Red     |     Makes great ground cover

HOW TO PLANT

FIND A LOCATION - Salvia Furman's Red will thrive in both full and partial sunlight.  The location should be well drained to allow the plant to blossom.
PLANT IT - One of the most simple plants to plant, simply take a "plug" out of the ground. The hole that you plugged should be as deep as the container is tall.  Drop your Salvia Furman's Red in the ground and cover back up with dirt.
WATER IT IN - After you plant your new native perennial you will need to water them in.  They will need water once week until they start to sprout.
ENJOY - Simplicity turns into beauty. The Salvia Furman's Red that you plant will sure to be an eye catcher come the Spring.

**Growing Tip**
As a low and wide growing plant, Salvia Furman's Red makes a great plant for a slope.

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