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Salvia coccinea
SAGE SCARLET
SKU: 201-20d
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Description
Salvia coccinea, the blood sage, scarlet sage, Texas sage, or tropical sage, is widespread throughout the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America (Colombia, Peru, and Brazil).
The hairy leaves, scalloped on the edges, are pea green, varying in size, all the way up to 3 in (7.6 cm) long and 2 in (5.1 cm) wide. Flower color and size is quite variable. Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies!
Type: Perennial, often grown as an annual
Hardiness zones: 8-10, in colder zones treat as an annual
Height: 2 to 4', 0.61-1.22m
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 20
Germination: Start these seeds indoors right away for best germination rates. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds on the surface a seed-start mix and water in. Do not bury the seeds as they require light to germinate. Keep lightly moist and do not let the soil dry out. Keep at 20-22 °C, 68-72 °F. Seeds germinate in 10-30 days.
Description
Salvia coccinea, the blood sage, scarlet sage, Texas sage, or tropical sage, is widespread throughout the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America (Colombia, Peru, and Brazil).
The hairy leaves, scalloped on the edges, are pea green, varying in size, all the way up to 3 in (7.6 cm) long and 2 in (5.1 cm) wide. Flower color and size is quite variable. Flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and butterflies!
Type: Perennial, often grown as an annual
Hardiness zones: 8-10, in colder zones treat as an annual
Height: 2 to 4', 0.61-1.22m
Location: Sun or part sun
Seeds per pack: 20
Germination: Start these seeds indoors right away for best germination rates. Your planting container should have holes in the bottom for excess water to drain. Sow the seeds on the surface a seed-start mix and water in. Do not bury the seeds as they require light to germinate. Keep lightly moist and do not let the soil dry out. Keep at 20-22 °C, 68-72 °F. Seeds germinate in 10-30 days.
