SAGE SCARLET Salvia coccinea
SKU: 201-20
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
Safe: Considered safe, non-toxic to children and people! This is our research, though we still suggest you confirm this yourself.
Germination: These seeds are very easy to germinate! Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and keep continually moist until plants germinate. Germinate at room temperature. Seeds germinate in about 14 days. Grow in a sunny location.
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
Safe: Considered safe, non-toxic to children and people! This is our research, though we still suggest you confirm this yourself.
Germination: These seeds are very easy to germinate! Place the seeds on the surface of the soil and keep continually moist until plants germinate. Germinate at room temperature. Seeds germinate in about 14 days. Grow in a sunny location.