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Royal Red Meadow Sage
Salvia darcyi x microphylla WINDWALKER® 'Royal Red'
Meadow Sage
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Tall spires adorned with deep red flowers bloom from early summer until frost. Well-draining soils or lower water will help keep plants compact and prevent flopping. Tolerates heat and dry locations with ease.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Rabbit resistant.
Quick answers
How big does Royal Red Meadow Sage get?
About 36"+ tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Royal Red Meadow Sage need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Royal Red Meadow Sage need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Royal Red Meadow Sage grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 5, so it suits sites in zone 5 or warmer. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Royal Red Meadow Sage deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Royal Red Meadow Sage in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Royal Red Meadow Sage wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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