Salvia roemeriana
(Cedar Sage, Roemer's Sage)

Origin:    Native to Texas
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Sun-part shade/light shade
Height:  0.5.1'
Spacing:  9-12"
Blooms:  1-1.5" across, red, small, racemes, late Spring-frost
Foliage:  1-2" wide, herbaceous, scalloped margin, hairy
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, mildly alkaline, drought tolerant when established
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Xeriscaping, perennial, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden, rock garden
Propagation:   Seeds  Sow direclty onto ground in Fall, stem cuttings

Comments:  Salvia roemeriana or Cedar Sage or Roemer's Sage is a perennial with a moderate growth habit.  It is a native of Texas.  In late Spring or early Summer, Salvia roemeriana produces red tubular blossoms followed later by seeds.  Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms.  Roemer's Sage is easily propagated from seeds.  It thrives best in well-drained garden soil in a sunny to part shade location. It tolerates drought conditions when established and is excellent for xeriscaping.  Mass plant Cedar Sage in the perennial bed for a striking display.  Roemer's Sage can also be container cultivated.  It makes great rock garden plants.  Cedar Sage self sows readily and soon forms a nice clump.  Salvia roemeriana s is an easy plant to grow and is very showy.

USDA Zones:  7-10

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