| Botanical Name | Salvia splendens |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Specie | splendens |
| Local Name in Urdu | |
| Common Name | Scarlet Sage, Scarlet Salvia, Red Sage, Red Salvia |
| Life Cycle | Annuals |
| Fragrant or Not | No |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | small bedding plant |
| Height | 6-12 in. |
| Spacing | 12-15 in. |
| Flowering Months | spring |
| Flower Color | Red Orange Purple |
| Growing Areas | All Pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | full sun -partial shade |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | by seeds |
| Uses | ornamental plant |
| Other Details | Flaming red is the signature color of this striking, fragrant plant. Bears flowers in profusion on tall, erect spikes. Newer hybrids with pink, purple or white flowers add to the appeal of this long-time garden favorite."Annual" salvia is a tender tropical perennial that is typcally grown as a warm weather annual bedding plant. It has long been a garden standard, reliably blooming over an extended period. Ever more varieties are being developed, giving a wide range of colors, including white, salmon and purple, as well as the traditional bright red, and heights from about 6 in (18 cm) to nearly 3 ft (0.9 m). Leaves are bright to dark green, elliptical and toothed. Flowers grow on spikes and are two-lipped, with a flat lower lip and helmet-shaped upper lip.Plant in average or enriched soil and fertilize as needed. Over a long season, flowers will drop, leaving a ragged spike. When this happens, cut the plant back. New growth emerges refreshed. |
seedlings image curtesy farhan ahmad.
