Tropical Sage
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407 South Pipeline Road East
Euless TX 76040
United States
+12148140932
Also known as Scarlet Sage, Blood Sage, Red Sage, Indian Fire, not to be confused with Salvia splendens, which shares many of these common names.
Scarlet sage is a wonderful plant from the mint family (Lamiaceae) that originally hails from Mexico and the southeastern United States. It's a perennial in warmer climates, but it happily grows as an annual in areas where winters are chilly. The genus name, Salvia, comes from the Latin word "salvo," which means "be well," highlighting its medicinal benefits.
This lovely plant thrives in sandy, nutrient-rich soil and enjoys a sunny spot, although it can adapt well to partial shade. It’s quite forgiving and can be managed in clay soil as long as there's good drainage. Scarlet sage typically reaches 1 to 3 feet and can spread 1 to 2.5 feet wide. While it can endure drought conditions, it truly shines and produces stunning blooms when given extra water during dry spells. Plus, it often self-seeds, allowing for delightful surprises each season!
The bright red flowers grow about an inch long and are beautifully arranged in whorls along the upright stem. They bloom continuously from early summer all the way to the first frost, attracting charming hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden.
It’s worth noting that while scarlet sage resembles pineapple sage (Salvia elegans), which has edible flowers, the flowers of scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) should NOT be eaten. To tell them apart, crush a flower and give it a sniff: if it has a scent reminiscent of sage or grass, you're looking at scarlet sage, which is not edible. If it carries a pineapple aroma, then enjoy those edible blossoms!
Height: 2’-3’
Spread: 1’-2’
Bloom: June-November
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Low
Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Origin: Texas
Spring Shipping:
Orders are shipped within 7-10 business days. We will email you if there are expected delays.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
