White Flower Farm
Salvia Roman Red
Best low-maintenance annual for gardeners wanting vibrant, pollinator-friendly color.
Salvia Roman Red is a top-performing annual that thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for both gardens and containers. This vigorous plant produces abundant spires of brilliant red blooms from late spring through October, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. It is noted for its toughness, low-maintenance needs, heat resistance, and drought tolerance once established. The upright, mounding habit ensures a compact and attractive display throughout the season. This variety is a standout choice for adding vibrant color and supporting local pollinators.
$12.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1618
/ 2844
#1618 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Mature Height
23
/ -'
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact focal point
- Eco-conscious homeowners wanting to attract local pollinators
- Busy gardeners needing resilient, low-maintenance plants
Who should skip it
- Cold-climate gardeners expecting a reliable perennial
- Low-effort gardeners avoiding regular maintenance tasks
- Gardeners with limited sun or poorly draining soil
Performance breakdown
Pollinator Attraction
A magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies throughout the season.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent, vibrant red spires persist from late spring until October.
Environmental Resilience
Exceptional heat and drought tolerance once the root system establishes.
Maintenance Ease
A tough, low-effort plant that thrives with minimal intervention.
Growth Versatility
Compact habit performs equally well in garden beds or containers.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters deer, protecting your garden display from unwanted grazing.
Key Specs
Mature Height
2-3'
Spacing
2-3'
Ships as
1 PINT 28.86 CU IN.
Deer Resistance
Yes
Features
- Vigorous growth in gardens and containers
- Consistent spires of brilliant red blooms
- Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
- Tough, low-maintenance, heat-resistant
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Upright, mounding, compact plant habit
- Ranked #1 annual plant in trials
- Long bloom time from late spring to October
- Attracts pollinators
- Heat and drought tolerant
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Salvia Roman Red from White Flower Farm, primarily highlighting its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Gardeners frequently commend the plants for arriving healthy and robust, quickly establishing vibrant, long lasting red blooms that enhance garden aesthetics. The Salvia's vigorous growth and consistent flowering throughout the season underscore its dependability, making it a cherished addition for those seeking both beauty and ease in their landscapes. This consistent positive experience reinforces its perceived value.
Know before you buy
This variety offers an exceptionally long season of color, producing vibrant red spires from late spring continuously through October.
Salvia Roman Red is highly versatile and performs just as well in containers as it does in garden beds. Its upright, mounding habit makes it a great choice for patio pots or mixed arrangements.
Yes, it is specifically noted for its heat resistance and toughness. Once the plant is established in your garden, it is quite drought-tolerant and requires minimal intervention to stay healthy.
Absolutely. The brilliant red blooms are a magnet for hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for supporting local pollinator populations.
No, Salvia Roman Red is considered deer-resistant, making it a safer option for gardens in areas where deer frequently browse.
Because this plant reaches a mature height and width of 2 to 3 feet, you should space them 2 to 3 feet apart to ensure they have enough room to maintain their compact, mounding shape.
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