| Description | Salvia Vista series (Salvia splendens) A series of compact Salvia with red, lavender, purple and rose colored flowers. |
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| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | (8)9-10 |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, some shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Flowers | borne on terminal raceme with colorful bracts, red, rose, purple, lavender etc. |
| Leaves | green |
| Dimensions | 8-10 by 10-12 inches |
| Maintenance | When to deadhead can be a little confusing. I wait until the florets on the raceme are faded. They fade from the bottom to the top. How long do you wait is your choice. You will need to use scissors or pruning shears to cut off the inflorescence. At this point, the plant may be flowerless for a period of time, but the small flowers growing in the axis of the leaves will some start blooming. |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Native Site | Salvia splendens is native to Brazil. |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Salvia Vista Red, Salvia Vista Rose, Salvia Vista Purple |
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