Salvia coccinea (Scarlet Sage)
$ 3.98
Scarlet Sage is a native annual with bright red blooms that attract hummingbirds. It does well in full sun to dappled shade. Re-seeds readily if given the chance. It works well in naturalized areas, micro-prairies, meadows and informal gardens.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Medium |
Sun exposure | Sun to dappled shade |
Bloom color | Red |
Bloom time | Summer, fall |
Mature height | 2-2.5 ft |
Mature spread | 1 ft |
Attracts | Butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, birds |
Host plant | Painted Lady butterfly |
Deer resistant | Yes |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |