| | | Family | Labiatae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 6a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H2 - G1 Australia: 1 - 4 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 0.9 - 1.5 m (3 - 5 ft) | | Spread | 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | | | Soil pH | | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Salvia penstemonoides (big red sage) bears showy blossoms during early summer to early fall. | | Special Characteristics | Birds are attracted to Salvia penstemonoides . | | |