Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender'

Also Known As

Blood Sage
Summer Jewel Lavender Hummingbird Sage
Summer Jewel Lavender Scarlet Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-18"

planting zones

10a-12

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Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender' plant details

Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, cottage garden, long-blooming, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spikes of deep lavender tubular flowers are produced from spring to fall on this compact well-branched Salvia. Summer Jewel Lavender is an exciting new color development in this free flowering native that hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators adore and Scarlet Sage is the number one most recommended Salvia species for hummingbirds! A perennial in mild winter climates and may reseed under good conditions. Revels in the heat and sun but is known to flower in some shade as well! Enjoy it in the garden and add it to containers. 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.

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How to Grow Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- lavender
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous