Salvia Hybrid Roman Red
Best low-maintenance choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, wildlife-friendly color.
This compact, semi-mounded Salvia Roman Red is an excellent choice for sun-loving gardens, adding vibrant red blooms to borders, containers, and landscapes throughout the season. It's a low-maintenance plant that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, while being resistant to deer. Its medium texture blends well into garden designs, and the fragrant narrow leaves remain green all season. The flowers are also suitable for cutting, making it a versatile addition to your outdoor space. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil.
$11.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
864
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Mature Height
32
/ inches
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners needing low-maintenance, heat-tolerant plants
- Gardeners seeking long-lasting, vibrant landscape color
- Eco-conscious homeowners supporting local pollinators
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in humid climates lacking optimal airflow
- Gardeners preferring a hands-off, low-maintenance landscape
- Cold-climate gardeners wanting permanent, year-round perennials
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
High-impact blooms reliably draw hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort plant that thrives with minimal intervention throughout the season.
Pest Resistance
Robust defense against deer keeps your landscape looking pristine.
Drought Tolerance
Waterwise performance makes this a resilient choice for dry climates.
Visual Impact
Vibrant red flowers provide consistent, high-contrast color for borders.
Versatility
Adaptable for containers, landscapes, or fresh cut flower arrangements.
Key Specs
Mature Height
32 inches
Mature Width
3 feet
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Hardiness Zone
8b
Water Needs
Dry to Average
Waterwise
Yes
Family Name
Sage
Features
- Vibrant red blooms add a pop of color
- Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
- Deer resistant
- Low maintenance
- Beautiful addition to cut flower arrangements
- Drought tolerant
- Tolerant of urban pollution
- Fragrant narrow leaves remain green all season
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and striking design of the Salvia Roman Red. The primary theme is the plant's immediate visual impact; the color is described as intensely vibrant and true to its name, providing a dramatic focal point in garden beds and containers. Reviewers frequently note its robust health upon purchase and its impressive resilience, blooming reliably throughout the season with minimal fuss. This Salvia is celebrated for attracting hummingbirds, adding dynamic life to the garden, confirming its high value as a premium ornamental plant.
Know before you buy
Since this variety reaches a mature width of 3 feet, you should space them at least 3 feet apart to allow for proper air circulation and healthy growth.
Yes, Salvia Roman Red is considered deer-resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer are a common nuisance.
No, this is a waterwise plant that prefers dry to average moisture levels. Once established, it is quite drought-tolerant and performs best in very well-drained soil.
Absolutely. The vibrant red flowers are well-suited for cutting, allowing you to bring the color from your garden into your home.
Yes, this variety is tolerant of urban pollution, making it a great option for city gardens or roadside landscapes.
For the best results, plant it in a location that receives full sun to partial shade. While it can handle some shade, more sunlight will generally encourage more prolific blooming.
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