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Furman's Red Texas Salvia

Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'

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ZONES  6-10 | Good to grow! Zone
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• Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' (Texas Sage) is one of the most cold hardy of the native S. greggii family
• Blooming in late spring and again in fall, the plant covers itself with bright red flowers that attract hummingbirds from miles around
• ‘Furman’s Red’ has sweetly aromatic foliage, bringing a pleasant fragrance to your garden
• Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric)
• A 2005 Plant Select® selection

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Description

A 2005 Plant Select® Winner. 24-36" tall x 18" wide. Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' (Texas Sage) is a wonderful selection, valued for its tightly branched, upright growth habit and profusion of dark red flowers beginning in early summer and continuing through the fall. Culturally undemanding, this plant tolerates a wide range of soils requiring only that they be quick draining. Just a bit of extra water during dry spells encourages more flowers. Although one of the most cold hardy Salvia greggii cultivars, 'Furman's Red' will occasionally freeze to the ground in Zone 6 areas. It will re-sprout quickly from the roots and crown to bloom on new wood that same year. This is a woody, evergreen shrub in mild winter climates. (cutting propagated)

Planting & Care

Tips For Growing Salvia

Salvia (commonly referred to as ‘Sage’) represent a huge family of ornamental plants that attract a variety of pollinators to their nectar rich flowers. They are resistant to deer and rabbits.

  1. Plant in full sun.
  2. Plant native Western Salvia varieties in soil that is low fertility and well-drained.
  3. Plant Old World Salvia in a wide range of soils (loams, sand) including clay.
  4. Many spring-flowering varieties of sage will re-bloom in fall if deadheaded after the first bloom.
  5. New transplants need regular irrigation their first growing season to establish themselves. Once established they will need regular, deep irrigation during hot, dry weather.
  6. During fall garden clean-up, wait to cut back the plants until spring for improved cold hardiness.
  7. In colder USDA zones (zone 6 and below) it is essential to give Native Southwestern and Southwestern hybrids protection from the extreme cold their first couple winters in the garden. Mound up pine needles or fallen autumn leaves over and around the base of the plant.

Western Native Salvia: : It is from the Western US that we find our most beautiful native salvia species. For attracting hummingbirds, there are no finer flowers than the Western native sages. Typically, this group of Salvia prefer ‘lean’ (not very fertile), well drained soils. They will grow in dry clay conditions in arid climates but will rot out in clay soils where there is more than about 15 to 18” of precipitation annually.

Western Salvia include:

  • Salvia greggii - ‘Furman’s Red’, ‘Cold Hardy Pink’
  • Salvia hybrids - ‘Maraschino’, ‘Raspberry Delight’, ‘Ultra Violet’ and ‘Burgundy Seduction’.
  • Salvia pachyphylla and Salvia dorrii is recommended for arid western gardens.
  • Salvia azurea and Salvia reptans - Early fall bloomers with excellent cold hardiness.

To get established in USDA zones 5 & 6, Western Salvia (noted above) must be planted in spring or early summer, not in the fall. Protect your new plants over their first winter or two in your garden. Cover each plant with a generous pile of clean straw or pine needles. This allows the plant's crown (junction of root and branches) to mature and obtain maximum cold hardiness.

Old Wolrd Salvia: The Old World Salvia include some of the very best, most durable, longest-lived perennials. These salvia are an excellent choice for gardeners across most of the United States. ‘Old World’ Sages bloom primarily in shades of blue, pink and white. They are well adapted to cold climates and a wide range of soils including clay. The European Salvia are incredibly attractive to honey bees, many of our native bees and bumble bees as well as butterflies.

Old World varieties include:

  • Salvia syslvestris'Lyrical Rose', 'May Night', 'Little Night', 'Caradonna' and 'Marcus'.
  • Salvia daghestanica
  • Salvia verticiliata

More in-depth guidance for growing Salvia:Planting Nectar Rich Salvia to Attract Pollinators to the Garden

Shipping

As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (801) 769-0300 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Light Requirements

  • Full Sun

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Bloom Time

Early summer to fall

Advantages

  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Birds
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Evergreen
  • Easy To Grow
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut Flowers
  • Fragrant
  • Container Planting
  • Rock Gardens
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Additional information

Mature Height

24-36" tall

Mature Spread

18" wide

Soil Type

  • Well-Drained Soil
  • Low Fertility Soil

Soil Moisture

  • Waterwise

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Awards

Plant Select®

Native To

North America

Growing Zones

  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 10

Neonicotinoid Free

Yes

Can Send To PO Box

No
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Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 10 reviews.

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I LOVE the Furman Red

"I LOVE the Furman Red Texas Salvia. They have been a favorite of mine for years. The packaging and delivery was outstanding. Now, I have a few days of planting these beautiful plants. All of the plants I ordered from you for this Spring planting are great. Thank you for your great service."

— Elouise P. (5/5)

Love my plant

"Love my plant"

— Diantha W. (5/5)

Great plants and they stand

"Great plants and they stand behind their quality in shipping to you."

— Teresa D. (5/5)

Red Salvia

"I already have one of these beautiful plants and decided to add another to my garden!"

— KK (5/5)

DOA. Forced to use a star.

"As noted, the plant arrived dead."

— Jkf (1/5)

Greatest plants ever!

"I've used High Country Gardens for years and their products are the best. This salvia is bullet proof and deer resistant."

— TurnerGardens (5/5)

Very Happy

"Beautiful plant. Securely packaged. Very pleased. Highly recommend."

— Nunzio (5/5)

Very hardy Salvia, stays smaller, adaptable to the East

"This is a great hummingbird-attracting plant that is good for both the flower bed and container. Furman's Red also seems extra hardy. I live in Delaware, on the East Coast, and I've been able to overwinter this plant by giving it full sun, southern exposure, and good drainage. I've also successfully grown and overwintered it in very large pots outdoors - again with good drainage. Another plus for Furman's Red is that it is somewhat more compact than some of the other Southwestern salvias."

— Ron (5/5)

I would buy this plant again and again

"I use this plant in my beds to introduce bold red color."

— Jersey (5/5)

Plants arrived in great shape

"These plants have done very well through their first hot and humid Maryland summer. Make sure the drainage is good."

— Del (5/5)

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