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Scarlet Sage

Salvia coccinea

Tropical sage blooms scarlet spikes from late spring to frost and reseeds freely. One of the longest-blooming nectar sources for hummingbirds.

Family

Lamiaceae

Type

shrub

Lifespan

annual

Height

1–3 ft

Spacing

1–2 ft apart

Light

sun, part shade, shade

Soil moisture

dry, moist

Soil pH

acidic, neutral, alkaline

Bloom

February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Bloom colors

white, red, pink

Wildlife value

butterflies, hummingbirds, pollinators

Landscape uses

border, erosion control, naturalizing

Native states

AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, SC, TX