perennial, annual

Salvia coccinea | Scarlet Sage

Scarlet Sage is a flowering perennial most commonly grown as an annual. Plants are perennial and short-lived, but reseed vigorously. Strong winds can snap the brittle branches so locate in protected locations.

Water Requirement: high

Sun Exposure: partial shade, full sun

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 2 feet high

Width: 2 feet wide

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: red, white, pink

Flower Season: spring, summer, fall

Wildlife: hummingbirds, butterflies