'Furman's Red' is a legendary cultivar for the Houston area, known for its deep red color and exceptional heat tolerance. This Salvia demands excellent drainage and can be short-lived if kept in saturated soil. In locations with heavy clay, it is vital to plant in raised beds or incorporate expanded shale and organic matter to ensure the root zone stays aerated. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant and handles Gulf Coast humidity better than most woody perennials.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for heavy bloom)
Height x Width
2-3' Height x 2-3' Width
Water
Low once established; do not overwater
Zones
7 - 10
Fertilization
Use a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
Prune back by 1/3 in late winter and mid-summer to maintain density and encourage new blooms
'Furman's Red' is a legendary cultivar for the Houston area, known for its deep red color and exceptional heat tolerance. This Salvia demands excellent drainage and can be short-lived if kept in saturated soil. In locations with heavy clay, it is vital to plant in raised beds or incorporate expanded shale and organic matter to ensure the root zone stays aerated. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant and handles Gulf Coast humidity better than most woody perennials.
Exposure
Full Sun (Required for heavy bloom)
Height x Width
2-3' Height x 2-3' Width
Water
Low once established; do not overwater
Zones
7 - 10
Fertilization
Use a light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring
Pruning
Prune back by 1/3 in late winter and mid-summer to maintain density and encourage new blooms
