Sage, Scarlet (1/4 lb)

Scarlet Sage is a vibrant annual wildflower that produces a dazzling display of red tubular blooms visited by hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. This showy plant brings bold color to garden beds, borders, and wildflower mixes, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its upright growth habit and long bloom period—from summer into fall—make it a reliable choice for pollinator gardens and drought-tolerant landscapes. The brilliant scarlet flowers not only attract winged visitors but also add fiery contrast to green foliage and softer floral tones.

Botanically known as Salvia coccinea, Scarlet Sage is native to the southern U.S. and Mexico and adapts well to a range of climates and soil types. Though typically grown as an annual, it may reseed in favorable conditions, returning year after year. It tolerates heat and dry conditions once established and performs well in both cultivated beds and naturalized plantings. Suited to gardeners seeking to support biodiversity, Scarlet Sage provides both nectar and visual impact through the warmer months.

Scarlet Sage – Salvia coccinea
Annual Wildflower. Vivid red, nectar-rich blooms attract hummingbirds and bees. Thrives in sunny, dry locations and tolerates poor soils.

Did You Know? Scarlet Sage is part of the mint family and its name “coccinea” refers to the deep red color of its flowers.

Soil Temperature: 65–80°F
Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
Germination: 10–20 Days
Height At Maturity: 18–36 inches
Days To Maturity: 70–90 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12–18 inches
Approx Seeds per Pack: 69,000 Seeds (approx. in 1/4 lb)

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