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Salvia 'Maraschino' ('Maraschino' bush sage)

Salvia 'Maraschino' Photo/Illustration: Bill Johnson

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Salvia 'Maraschino' SAL-vee-ah Common Name: 'Maraschino' bush sage Genus: Salvia
'Maraschino' bush sage is a superb Salvia that is irresistible to hummingbirds and gardeners alike. Even after dying back to the ground in winter in the cooler zones, this plant comes back in full force each spring, reaching its full height and covering itself with cherry red blooms by midsummer. The flowers bloom nonstop through the first hard frost, and the leaves are sweetly fragrant. Plants do best when given afternoon shade. 'Maraschino' grows to 3 feet tall.
 Care: Provide afternoon shade and well-drained soil.
 Propagation: Divide in early spring, or take cuttings of newer growth anytime.
 Problems: Infrequent. Occasionally, aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies may bother plants.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Hummingbirds; Fragrant Foliage; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color Red Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Cottage Garden, Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials,Shrubs

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