Scarlet Sage is a vibrant annual wildflower that produces a dazzling display of red tubular blooms beloved by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This showy plant brings bold color to garden beds, borders, and wildflower mixes, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its upright growth habit and long bloom periodfrom summer into fallmake it a reliable favorite for pollinator gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes. The brilliant scarlet flowers not only attract winged visitors but also add fiery contrast to green foliage and softer floral tones.
Botanically known as Salvia coccinea, Scarlet Sage is native to the southern U.S. and Mexico and adapts well to a range of climates and soil types. Though typically grown as an annual, it may reseed in favorable conditions, returning year after year. It tolerates heat and dry conditions once established and performs well in both cultivated beds and naturalized plantings. Ideal for gardeners seeking to support biodiversity, Scarlet Sage provides both nectar and visual impact through the warmer months.
Scarlet SageSalvia coccineaAnnual Wildflower. Vivid red, nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds and bees. Thrives in sunny, dry locations and tolerates poor soils.
Did You Know? Scarlet Sage is part of the mint family and its name coccinea refers to the deep red color of its flowers.
Soil Temperature: 6580FPlanting Depth: 1/8 inchGermination: 1020 DaysHeight At Maturity: 1836 inchesDays To Maturity: 7090 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 1218 inchesApprox Seeds per Pack: 69,000 Seeds (approx. in 1/4 lb)
