General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 24-36 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Red-orange
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Late fall or early winter
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Eyelash Sage

'Painted Lady' was a featured
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Date: 2017-02-19

Courtesy Robin's Salvias
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Comments:
  • Posted by Marilyn (Kentucky - Zone 6a) on Aug 27, 2014 5:24 PM concerning plant:
    Painted Lady is a mexican native. Blepharophylla refers to the small, eyelash-like hairs on the edge of its leaves. Beautiful flower color. The color of the flowers are darker in full sun and lighter in part shade. It spreads by underground stolons. Average water.

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