A timeless staple for the Willis and Houston metro area, 'Furman's Red' is arguably the most famous red Salvia greggii variety. It is prized for its intense, dark crimson flowers and compact, mounding habit. It handles the brutal Southeast Texas heat with ease and is a primary food source for migrating hummingbirds. To ensure success in local clay, it is vital to plant in a raised bed or a well-drained sunny spot; this native beauty will not tolerate standing water during our rainy seasons.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for the best bloom production and a tidy shape)
Height x Width
2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide
Water
Low once established. Very drought-tolerant, but must have excellent drainage to avoid root rot during wet Houston months.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a light, balanced fertilizer in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which promote foliage over flowers.
Pruning
Prune back by about one-third in late winter to keep the plant bushy and encourage a massive flush of spring blooms.
Deer Resistance
High (The aromatic foliage is a natural deterrent)
A timeless staple for the Willis and Houston metro area, 'Furman's Red' is arguably the most famous red Salvia greggii variety. It is prized for its intense, dark crimson flowers and compact, mounding habit. It handles the brutal Southeast Texas heat with ease and is a primary food source for migrating hummingbirds. To ensure success in local clay, it is vital to plant in a raised bed or a well-drained sunny spot; this native beauty will not tolerate standing water during our rainy seasons.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for the best bloom production and a tidy shape)
Height x Width
2-3 ft. Tall x 2-3 ft. Wide
Water
Low once established. Very drought-tolerant, but must have excellent drainage to avoid root rot during wet Houston months.
Zones
7 - 9
Fertilization
Apply a light, balanced fertilizer in early spring. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which promote foliage over flowers.
Pruning
Prune back by about one-third in late winter to keep the plant bushy and encourage a massive flush of spring blooms.
Deer Resistance
High (The aromatic foliage is a natural deterrent)
