Description
Salvia coccinea
Also known as: Red Texas Sage, Scarlet Hummingbird Sage
A hardy annual or tender perennial, in warmer climates, this variety tends to act as an annual. The fluorescent red tubular flowers are concentrated in whorls surrounding a square stem. Prefers sandy to gravelly soil in full sun to partial shade. Very drought tolerant once established and likes sandy loam soil with weekly watering. Top dress with lime. A butterfly and hummingbird magnet!
Yearly Foliage: Tender Perennial (easily reseeds)
Hardiness Zone: 8-10
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Mature Growth: 2-4 feet high – 2-3 feet wide
Soil: Average, sandy loam, added lime helpful. Deep weekly during dry spells, drought tolerant once establish
Blooms: Summer to first frost
Wildlife: Nectar-insects, Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-bees, Hummingbirds
