Salvia coccinea
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 11 8A 8B 9A 9B
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Scarlet Sage, Tropical Sage, Blood Sage
Lamiaceae (Labiatae)
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 2-6 ft tall by .5-2 ft wide | |
| Life Span: | Annual to short-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | Red, pink | |
| Fruit Color: | Brown | |
| Phenology: | Can bloom at any time of year. Tends to die back in northern areas. | |
| Habitats: | Disturbed sites, calcareous bluffs, shell mounds. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Wildflower gardens and meadows. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Somewhat moist, no flooding ----- to ----- Very long very dry periods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Attracts hummingbirds, nut-hatches, and warblers.
Attracts butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators.