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Salvia coccinea

Cherry Red Sage

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Description

Annual grows to 1-1/2' x 1-1/2'. Deep scarlet spikes appear spring to summer. Sow seeds in fall for good spring color or plant from containers. Attracts hummingbirds.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Red

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.