Plant Features
The almost translucent, tubular red flowers of the Autumn Cherry Chief Sage act as a beacon for the hummingbirds. In the kitchen, you can include these nectar filled blooms in your summer salads as a tasty treat. These plants do well even in difficult, dry conditions and flourish in containers, mixed borders and rock gardens. Pruning freely will encourage fresh blooming.
Companion Planting: Artemisia, Euphorbia, Hemerocallis, Papaver, Scabiosa
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Time: May, June, July
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mature Plant Size: 36-inches tall x 36-inches wide
Habit: Upright
Foliage Color: Green
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Plant Needs
Light Level: Full Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Overwinter Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry, Well-drained
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then every 4-5 weeks
Tolerates: Sandy soil, Salty soil
