Scarlet Sage, Tropical Sage, Blood Sage, Red Sage, Indian Fire
Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage) is a tender perennial usually grown as an annual boasting loose, widely spaced spikes to 12 in. long (30 cm) of brilliant scarlet flowers from midsummer to fall. Attractive to butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, the flowers of this showy southern native are borne well above the bushy foliage of oval or heart-shaped, hairy, dark green leaves. The flowers are followed by small seeds hidden in the calyces. Goldfinches and other birds may visit the plant to pick out the seeds. Use Scarlet Sage to add bright color and attractive foliage to beds and borders.
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Red Sage, Sage, Scarlet Sage, Indian Fire |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Ohio, Midwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lamiaceae |
| Genus | Salvia |
| Common names | Red Sage, Sage, Scarlet Sage, Indian Fire |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 18" (50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Ohio, Midwest, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden |
How many Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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