Cherry Salvia Salvia 'Maraschino'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- SAL-vee-uh mar-ah-SHE-no
- Description
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Maraschino salvia is a hybrid salvia in the Lamiaceae (mint) family. This plant is a cross between Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla.
Unlike other varieties of salvia, some afternoon shade in hot climates can be a benefit. However, too much shade can cause the plant to not flower. Plant in a location where the plant receives sun on all sides. If sun is only on one side, it will lean towards the sun.
Determined to be among the hardiest red salvia. It can be subjected to frost and will survive, coming back the next spring.
The bright red flowers resemble maraschino cherries floating in a sea of green leaves.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Salvia
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- North America
- Wildlife Value:
- Hummingbirds, bees, moths, and butterflies are attracted to the flowers.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Attracts Pollinators
- Buffer
- Colorful
- Easy to Grow
- Fragrance
- Edibility:
- The flowers can be used as a garnish.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Solitary
- Spike
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Edible
- Long Bloom Season
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Tubular
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Cherry red flowers
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Opposite
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Green leaves grow in an opposite arrangement along the stem.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Black
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Description:
- Multi-stemmed green stems turn dark reddish/black as the flowers form.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Naturalized Area
- Near Septic
- Pool/Hardscape
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Moths
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Heat
- Humidity
- Rabbits
