Furman's Red Salvia
Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'
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| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Furman's Red Salvia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 5-10
Big, bright red blooms, the Furman's Red Salvia (Salvia greggi 'Furman's Red') is an extremely long blooming selection that will add bold color to your sun garden beds and borders! Aromatic and blooming in flushes from May until October!
The profusion of tall stately flowering spires is backed by aromatic lush green, neat crinkly foliage that forms smaller rounded mounds. It is valued for its tightly branched, upright growth habit and the crimson to scarlet flowers are an absolute favorite of Hummingbirds and butterflies. You will love the beautiful cut flowers and its fragrance is light and pleasant herbal Sage.
Also called Furman's Red Texas Sage, this eye-catching perennial Salvia grows throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 10, enjoys warm temperatures, and is moderately drought tolerant once established. Growing up to 2 feet in height and width, these bold red blooms love sun, heat, and humidity!
Planting and Application:
With its high-impact color, Salvia are wonderful accents and specimens! But this stunning red flower is too good to plant all alone! Groupings will create a bright spot that will be the envy of everyone who sees it! You will not just want one gorgeous Furman's Red, but to amplify the bold hue in groupings of three or five! If you place the plants so they form a triangle or a sweep, the Furman's Red plants will grow together to make one clump of amazing color!
You will love the results when you mix Furman's Red with colorful sun perennials like Purple Coneflowers and Tall Garden Phlox, or yellows like Black-Eyed Susan! As at home in the Cottage garden, Prairie and Wildflower garden, and mixed perennial garden as they are in the Rock Garden, the Xeric border, and the Cut Flower Garden!
Create tall bold red thrillers in planters in the sun, you'll add incredible presence around the pool, or fragrance when used around your seating areas, porches and patios!
- Tall Airy Crimson Red Flowers
- Blooms All Season!
- Attracts Hummingbirds & Butterflies Galore
- Tall Branched Stems, Aromatic Foliage & Round Mounds
- Impressive Specimens, Groupings, En Masse & Container Thrillers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Perennial Salvia like Furman's Red needs full sun for the most blooms and strongest stems and tolerates a wide range of soils requiring only that they quickly drain. Provide regular waterings for the first year in the ground, not allowing new plants to dry out. Then, just a bit of extra water is needed during dry spells and keeps the plant happy enough to encourage repeat flowers.
Furman's Red is a woody 2-foot herbaceous perennial that looks best if cut back in the early spring. Keep those bold blooms popping until fall with regular deadheading. A 3-4 inch deep layer of mulch around the roots keeps soil moisture more consistent and insulates the roots.
- Thrives in Sun, Heat & Humidity
- Drought-ResistantOnce Established
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Prune Back Late Winter or Early Spring
- Deadhead To Encourage New Blooms Spring til Fall
- Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow Perennials
Crimson flowers all summer! Order the big and bold Furman's Red Salvia today at Nature Hills Nursery and get growing butterfly and hummingbird-magnets in your garden!
