Scarlet Sage Seeds For Planting / Scarlet Salvia (Salvia coccinea)
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basic information
Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) is a vibrant perennial with striking red tubular flowers that bloom in summer and fall, attracting hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its lush green foliage complements the vivid blooms, adding bold color to gardens, borders, or containers. This low-maintenance plant thrives in sunny spots and well-drained soil, offering long-lasting beauty and pollinator appeal.
Seed Count
800 SEEDS
Open Pollinated
YES
Pollinator Friendly
NO
Heirloom
YES
Untreated
YES
Non-GMO
YES
How To Grow
GROWER TIP: Salvia is a perennial seed that can benefit from stratification.Place the seeds in a damp paper towel inside a fridge for 3 to 4 weeks before planting. Sow directly outdoors or start in CowPots for easy transplanting later on. If sown in late winter before spring arrives, you can naturally stratify the seed.
SEED PREP
Stratify seeds
SOWING DEPTH
1/16"
LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full Sun to Partial Shade
SOIL CONDITIONS
Poor, Well Drained
MOISTURE NEEDS
Water Moderately
GERMINATION
10 to 30 Days
PLANT HEIGHT
24" to 36"
PLANT WIDTH
12" to 24"
PLANT SPACING
12" to 18"
CUT FLOWER
YES
FLOWER SIZE
1/2"
SEASON
Perennial
SCIENTIFIC NAME
Salvia Coccinea
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Somewhat difficult to germinate.
FLOWER COLOR
Red
