Salvia Fashionista 'Moulin Rouge'

Salvia Fashionista 'Moulin Rouge' is a bold upright perennial featuring rich rose red flower spikes held above deep green foliage from early to midsummer. Its strong vertical presence and saturated color bring energy to sunny borders while providing a reliable nectar source for pollinators.

Height & Spread: 20 - 24 in x 16 - 20 in

Bloom Time: Early to midsummer

Light Requirements: Full sun

Soil Preference: Average well drained soil

Watering Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Deer Resistance: Deer resistant

Native Status

This salvia is a cultivated hybrid and is not native to North America but is bred for improved flower color, sturdy stems, and garden performance.

WILDLIFE & INSECTS

Hummingbirds

• Highly attractive to hummingbirds which feed from the tubular rose red flowers throughout the bloom period.

Butterflies

• Draws in butterflies such as Swallowtails and Painted Ladies that seek nectar from the upright flower spikes.

Bees

• Supports native bees and bumblebees which regularly visit the blooms for nectar and pollen.

Spacing & Landscape Use

Spacing Recommendations

• Space 16 - 20 in apart to allow for strong clump development and good air circulation.

Landscape Placement

• Ideal for sunny borders and pollinator gardens where its upright form and vivid color create strong visual impact.

Companion Plants

• Calamagrostis acutiflora 'Karl Foerster' (Feather Reed Grass) - Adds vertical structure and contrast behind the upright flower spikes.
• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Extends pollinator activity into later summer with bold daisy like blooms.
• Nepeta faassenii 'Walker's Low' (Catmint) - Provides a soft mound of cool toned foliage that contrasts with the upright salvia form.
• Coreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam' (Threadleaf Coreopsis) - Offers fine textured foliage and long lasting pale yellow blooms.
• Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass) - Brings upright structure and seasonal interest that pairs well with salvia.