Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'

Also Known As

Blood Sage
Hummingbird Sage
Lady in Red Scarlet Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

10a-12

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Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' plant details

Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lady in Red Scarlet Sage produces a nearly non-stop display of loose spikes of scarlet red tubular flowers from spring to frost on an upright to spreading plant. Scarlet Sage is the number one most recommended Salvia species for hummingbirds! A tender perennial in mild winter climates often grown as annual elsewhere. Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Deer resistant, moderately salt tolerant, and a tough and easy to enjoy native with flower power. Periodic removal of spent flower spikes will help keep your Scarlet Sage looking great and flowering throughout the growing season. Somewhat drought resistant once well-established but will grow and flower better under average water conditions. Did you know that Salvia is the number one recommended plant for hummingbirds.