Salvia splendens ‘Saucy Wine’ is a vibrant, heat-tolerant tender perennial featuring velvety, burgundy-red flower spikes from spring to late fall. Growing 2-3 ft tall, this low-maintenance, self-cleaning plant is ideal for borders and containers, attracting pollinators while resisting deer and drought.
Key Care Guidelines
- Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade, requiring at least 3 hours of direct sunlight.
- Water & Soil: Thrives in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Water when the top inch of soil is dry; do not let it sit in soggy, saturated soil to avoid rot.
- Maintenance: No deadheading is required (self-cleaning).
- Spacing: Space plants 14-18 inches apart.
- Pests/Diseases: Watch for whiteflies, aphids, and mealybugs.
Key Features
- Color: Deep wine-purple or burgundy-red flowers.
- Habit: Compact, bushy growth, often used in combinations with other plants.
- Season: Blooms continuously from April to November.
- Hardiness: Tender perennial, best grown as an annual in colder climates.
