Salvia greggii 'Royal Bumble'
Salvia greggii 'Royal Bumble'
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Bright red flowers held above bushy, aromatic foliage electrify the garden all summer long. Hummingbirds can't get enough! Easy to grow in any well-drained soil; provide this drought tolerant Texas native at least a half day of sun and cut back spent inflorescences to encourage abundant flowering.
Distinctions: Winner of an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticulture Society
Zones: 7 to 10*
Family: Lamiaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 24 to 36 in.
Spread: 24 to 36 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Drought tolerant once established
Bloom Time: June to September
Native Range: south-central and west Texas south to San Luis Potosi in Mexico
*this is one of the few tender perennials that we grow. Hudson Valley gardeners should take cuttings in fall to ensure a lasting supply in the garden. Gardeners in zones 7 and up can enjoy this beauty year after year without the extra effort.
