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Scarlet Sage

NOTE: Although this plant is technically perennial, it is grown as an annual in Craig County.

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Growing Information

HEIGHT: 24 - 36 inches

SPREAD: 12 - 18 inches

LIGHT: Full to Part Sun

WATER: Average, drought-tolerant once established

IN BLOOM: June to Frost

HARDINESS: Annual in zone 7 and below, perennial in zones 8 - 10

TYPE: Tender herbaceous perennial

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Salvia coccinea 'Scarlet Sage'

Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) is a long-blooming native wildflower that produces vibrant scarlet-red flower spikes from early summer until frost. Its upright growth habit, easy-care nature, and ability to thrive in heat make it an excellent choice for borders, pollinator gardens, containers, and naturalized landscapes. Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, Scarlet Sage provides continuous color throughout the season and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil.

Key Features

Brilliant scarlet-red blooms from summer until frost
Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
Heat and drought-tolerant once established
Low maintenance and easy to grow
Excellent for pollinator and cottage gardens

Ideal Uses

Pollinator Gardens
Cottage Gardens
Borders
Containers
Native Plantings
Wildlife Gardens

What do these mean?

Why I Grow It

I grow Salvia coccinea because few annuals provide as much value with so little maintenance. Its brilliant red flower spikes bloom continuously from summer until frost, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees almost every day. It handles our summer heat with ease, making it a dependable performer even when other flowers begin to fade. I believe every pollinator garden benefits from having at least one plant that blooms as reliably and abundantly as scarlet sage.

Care Tips:

Plant in full sun for the best flowering
Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods
Remove spent blooms to encourage continued flower production
Avoid overly rich soils or excessive fertilizer, as it will cause leaves to grow but not blooms
Leave a few flower spikes to mature if you want the plant to self-seed for next year

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