| Positive | vanwert | On Sep 25, 2007, vanwert from Fort Wayne, IN wrote: A very showy plant. A single plant grows to nearly 3 feet tall and is well-branched. I grow these from seed because I can't find plants at garden centers. It began to bloom in June and is still blooming as we head into late September. Hummingbirds find it attractive too! |
| Neutral | distantkin | On Sep 20, 2007, distantkin from Saint Cloud, MN (Zone 4b) wrote: From Parks Seeds "In just 7 weeks you have a huge, fully-blooming plant that's prepared to keep the flowers coming all summer! And it's happy in just about any light from full sun to complete shade."
"The blooms are fiery scarlet, and arise very densely on long, sturdy 8- to 10-inch spikes that shine like beacons above the foliage. Expect the first just 7 weeks from sowing, to be followed by countless others over a long, long summer season. Not only are these blooms far larger than other Salvias', but they arise in big clumps for a very full, colorful look."
The plant reaches up to 30 inches tall and 10 to 12 inches wide, with large, handsome foliage that complements the blooms and keeps the garden green even when out of bloom. An absolutely tireless bloomer, it's just as heat- and drought-tolerant as other Salvias. Easy to grow and requiring little maintenance to keep looking its best, Whopper™ Lighthouse is a busy gardener's dream plant!"
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