Scarlet Sage

Scarlet Sage

Salvia coccinea

Specifications

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Life Cycle: Annual
  • Foliage: Deciduous
  • Height: 1 - 1 1/2 feet
  • Bloom Color: Red White Pink
  • Bloom Time: May June July August September October
  • Sun Exposure: Sun Part Sun
  • Soil Conditions: Dry Moist
  • Spacing: 10 - 12 inches on center

Culture

Short-lived perennial or annual.  Self seeds readily.  Dead head to prolong bloom.

Wildlife

Attracts many butterflies.

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