Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'

Also Known As

Salvia coccinea 'Hummingbird Forest Fire'
Forest Fire Hummingbird Salvia
Forest Fire Texas Sage

Plant type

shrub, perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

8b-12

Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' plant details

Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, floriferous, fragrant foliage, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'

USDA Zones: 8b - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The more common red salvia was first described in 1778. A handsome bushy plant with head-turning red flowers and smoldering dark calyxes blooming on tall spikes summer to fall. Tolerates humid heat.

By: Select Seeds

Gardening facts about Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' plant

How to Grow Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- heat tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen