scarlet sage
spreading perennial brings upright spikes with intense, fiery red into the garden from spring through fall — evolved with tubular blooms to attract hummingbird visitors
plant details
scarlet sage
identification
latin name: Salvia coccinea
usda code: SACO5
alternative name(s): Tropical Sage, Blood sage, Red Sage, Indian Fire
classification
ecotopes class: canopy
ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodland
size range: small – 20-40 ft
habit: tree
leaf retention: evergreen
light requirement: full sun – part-shade
color signature: white flowers followed by red and orange berries
native range
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