Salvia microphylla Lady in Red

Lady in Red Salvia

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A vibrant perennial salvia featuring bright red stems and tubular scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds. Compact habit ideal for borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lady in Red Salvia
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Salvia
Species Microphylla
Variety Lady in Red
Origin Mexico
Blooming Spring through autumn, peak summer
Leaf Color Green with red stems
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained sandy loam or cactus mix. Tolerates poor soil.

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Watering

Allow soil to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant once established. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun required outdoors; south-facing window or grow lights indoors. Low light reduces flowering and color intensity.

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Fertilization

Light feeding every 2 weeks during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer. Avoid excess nitrogen.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming. Cut back hard in early spring if grown as perennial.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
5000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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