WINDWALKER® Royal Red salvia
Salvia darcyi x S. microphylla 'PWIN03S'
Hummingbirds LOVE this new perennial salvia from Kelly Grummons, Denver area plant breeder and nurseryman. WINDWALKER® Royal Red salvia is a robust grower with graceful stems crowned with blood-red flowers from late June through October. Beautiful planted with WINDWALKER® big bluestem grass. Xeriscape.
Tips from the pros: Prefers well-drained soil. A hot, dry site will produce a more compact plant as opposed to one with a floppy appearance when given too much water. Cut stems down to 6-8" in early summer once the new growth emerges.
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Height | 36-48 inches |
| Width | 36 inches |
| Flowering Season | June through October |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Sun | Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 5-9 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | AZ |
| Year Introduced | 2015 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Hand trim back dead stems in spring. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Follow annual maintenance. This can be a long lived perennial if growing conditions are correct. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |