Salvia coccinea 50 Seeds – Scarlet Sage Heirloom Non-GMO Red Flower for Pollinator Gardens

Salvia coccinea, commonly known as scarlet sage or Texas sage, is a tender perennial native to the southern United States, Mexico, and Central America. It is prized for its spikes of bright red, tubular flowers that bloom from summer until frost, creating a striking display in beds, borders, and containers. The nectar-rich blooms are highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making this an excellent choice for pollinator gardens and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

This heirloom, non-GMO variety is easy to grow from seed and offers a long season of color with minimal maintenance. Its airy, upright habit and vivid scarlet blooms make it a standout in cottage gardens, meadow plantings, and cutting gardens. Whether used as an annual in cooler climates or a perennial in frost-free areas, scarlet sage delivers reliable performance and ecological value.

Plant Features

• Produces tall spikes of brilliant red, tubular flowers
• Highly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds for sustainable gardening
• Long bloom season from summer until first frost
• Versatile in borders, containers, and pollinator gardens

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Salvia coccinea
• Plant Type: Tender perennial, often grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, average to sandy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10 (often grown as annual elsewhere)
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 18-36 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, pressing them lightly into the soil surface without covering completely, as light aids germination. Keep the growing medium moist but not waterlogged and maintain a temperature of 65-75°F. Germination typically occurs in 10-20 days. Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves and all danger of frost has passed, harden them off and transplant outdoors after acclimating.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first growing season to help plants establish, then reduce frequency as they become more drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. In cooler zones, treat as an annual or overwinter containers indoors. Scarlet sage is generally pest and disease resistant, but avoid overly wet soil to prevent root rot.

What's Included

50 Salvia coccinea seeds (Scarlet Sage). Heirloom, non-GMO.