Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) is a showy southern native perennial that fills your garden with striking red tubular flowers, beloved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. With its dazzling blooms and adaptable nature, this plant is perfect for creating a vibrant, wildlife-friendly garden. Hummingbirds will zip through your landscape with delight as they feast on its nectar-rich flowers.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Red Blooms: Striking tubular flowers provide a splash of color from summer through fall.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and moths, making it a key player in supporting pollinator populations.
- Low Maintenance: Thrives with minimal care and requires less water once established.
- Deer Resistant: Resilient to deer browsing, ensuring long-lasting beauty.
- Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.
Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to suit gardens of any size.
Why Choose Scarlet Sage?
Scarlet sage brings vibrant color, ecological benefits, and low-maintenance charm to your garden. Its ability to thrive in full sun to part shade and attract a variety of pollinators makes it a versatile and rewarding choice for any wildlife-friendly landscape.
Planting Tips:
- Location: Prefers full sun to part shade with well-drained soil.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, reduce watering frequency.
- Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged.
For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.
Add scarlet sage to your garden for its dazzling red flowers and pollinator-friendly nature. This native favorite will bring life, color, and ecological value to your landscape.