Cherry Red Sage
Salvia coccinea
Sow cherry red sage seeds in fall or plant from containers for spring to summer color.
THE BASICS
Type: Annual
Sun: Partial Sun, Shade
Hardiness: 25°F
Water: Moderate
Native to: North America, Mexico, Central America
GROWTH RATE
Growth Rate: Slow-moderate
Mature Height: 2 feet
Mature Width: 2 feet
Mature Form: Upright, open
FOLIAGE
Semievergreen
Color: Medium green
Texture: Medium
WILDLIFE
Birds
hummingbirds
FLOWERS
Flower Color: Deep scarlet spikes
Season: spring, summer
COMMENTS
Litter: Low
Thorns: None
Allergenic: No
Irritation: None
Photo Credit: Dave Seibert
Photos (l-r, t-b) : Dave Seibert