50 Seeds Scarlet Sage Salvia coccinea Red Flowering

Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) is a tender perennial native to the southern United States and Mexico, widely grown as an annual in cooler climates. It produces loose, airy spikes of bright scarlet-red tubular flowers atop slender green stems, creating a light, graceful presence in garden beds and containers. This selection is valued for its vivid color and its long bloom window, which typically runs from early summer until the first frost.

The flowers are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, making it a welcome addition to pollinator-friendly borders and cottage gardens. Scarlet Sage pairs well with other sun-loving annuals and perennials, works nicely in mixed containers, and makes a long-lasting cut flower. Its open, informal habit suits meadow-style plantings and wildlife gardens.
Species: Salvia coccinea
Type: Tender perennial, commonly grown as an annual
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy, 12 to 24 inches tall
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: 60 to 90 days from seed to bloom
Zones: 8 to 10 as a perennial
Germination: 10 to 21 days at 65 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press seed into soil, do not cover deeply
Spacing: 9 to 12 inches apart
Notes: Deadhead to extend bloom period; self-sows readily in warm climates