Plant in full sun in a soil that drains well and irrigate occasionally to infrequently in coastal gardens. It is hardy to 15-20° F

'Dark Dancer' is often thought of as a Salvia greggii cultivar but is actually a hybrid between Salvia muelleri and Salvia microphylla and holds a broader, darker green leaf than Salvia greggii with a slightly uneven margin on a upright, dense habit. We first started growing this plant in 1996 but unfortunately plants growing in Santa Barbara gardens and nurseries were diagnosed with a fungal disease and we regretfully discontinued growing it in 2009. 

The information about Salvia 'Dark Dancer' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant.