Scarlet Sage Seeds /Tropical Sage, Salvia coccinea

$3.99

Tropical Sage or Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) is an essential addition to your butterfly garden. It is perennial in zones 7-11 and a prolific self-seeder in temperate climates.

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Description

Scarlet Sage, a native North American wildflower offers a bright splash of color. This vase-shaped shrub grows to about 24 to 30 inches tall but can reach up to 4-feet-tall in subtropical climates. Scarlet Sage seeds quickly grow into attractive triangular leaves of matte dusty green.

It features bright red flowers, tubular-shaped, on spirals that measure between 10 and 12 inches long.

Benefits of Scarlet Sage

  • Highly attractive to bees and butterflies
  • Draws in hummingbirds
  • Easy to grow and maintain
  • Drought tolerant with low nutrient requirements
  • Vivid red blooms add tropical color

Tips for Growing Scarlet Sage Seeds

As a wildflower, salvia should be planted on top of the soil to receive sunlight. In zones 9-11, plant out any time between February and November. Alternatively, you can start them indoors in cell trays.

In temperate climates, start indoors or outdoors once soil temperatures reach 75 degrees.

For more information, please visit our comprehensive sowing and growing instructions for Scarlet Sage seeds.

Tropical Red Sage Details:

  • Life span: Perennial in zones 7-11, may be annual in cooler zones
  • Color scheme: Vivid red
  • Height: 2 to 3 feet
  • Time to Germinate: 10-21 days.
  • Time to maturity: 12-14 weeks

Terms of Sale

Sold by weight — you will receive a minimum of 500 mg of seed, about 150-200 seeds, in a small envelope, as well as detailed instructions for planting and care.

Shipping Cost is Flat Rate and covers all seeds purchased in a single transaction from Southern Garden, with no additional charges no matter how many you order.

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