Salvia coccinea

Scarlet Sage, Cherry Red Sage, Hummingbird Sage, Texas Sage

Family: Lamiaceae Mint


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red, white
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Winter
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, seashore
Height 24" to 4' / 60cm to 1.20m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, naturalizing