Name: Maraschino Red Salvia

Botanical Name: Salvia grahammii x s. microphylla

Zone: 6-11

Exposure: Full Sun

Soil: Well drained

Bloom Time and Color: Bright Red Cherry colored blooms beginning in spring and continue through fall until hard frost.

Description: Maraschino Red Salvia has large red flowers that are exceptionally attractive to hummingbirds. It is the hardiest red form of salvia. The blooms are heavy in the spring, sporadic in the summer, and heavy again in the fall. Plants can grow to 3' wide.

Care: Not much care needed. Can be cut back after blooming.