Van Houttei Salvia is a brilliant scarlet flowering cultivar of Salvia splendens that brings sustained color to summer and fall gardens. Growing to a tidy 30 inches tall, this heirloom variety thrives in full sun across zones 7 and produces tubular blooms from June through November. Its compact, upright habit and pollinator-friendly flowers make it a stalwart choice for gardeners seeking reliable, season-long color without fussy demands.
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Full Sun
Moderate
7-7
30in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Deep scarlet flowers emerge reliably from midsummer through the first frost, attracting hummingbirds and bees with consistent vigor. The plant's moderate water needs and natural deer resistance mean once established, it essentially runs on its own. At 30 inches tall with just 2 inches of spacing needed between plants, Van Houttei fits neatly into borders, containers, and tight garden quarters without sprawling or overwhelming adjacent plants.
Van Houttei Salvia serves as a flowering accent in summer and fall borders, container plantings, and cottage gardens. Its extended bloom season and vibrant scarlet color make it especially valuable as a late-season pollinator magnet when many other garden flowers begin to fade. The upright growth and compact spacing make it well-suited to mass plantings where dramatic color blocks are desired.
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