500 Scarlet Red Sage Seeds – Salvia coccinea | Butterfly & Hummingbird Wildflower

Add bold color and nonstop pollinator activity to your garden with Scarlet Red Sage, also known as Tropical Sage or Blood Sage. This vibrant wildflower produces brilliant red tubular blooms that attract butterflies and hummingbirds all season long.

Thriving in warm climates and tolerant of rocky, dry soils, Salvia coccinea is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance addition to borders, containers, wildflower beds, and cottage gardens.

Though grown as an annual in cooler regions, it behaves as a tender perennial in southern climates, returning year after year with minimal care.

🌱 Why Grow Scarlet Red Sage?

✅Brilliant scarlet-red blooms
✅Powerful butterfly & hummingbird magnet
✅Thrives in heat and southern climates
✅Excellent for borders, pots & pollinator gardens
✅Adapts well to rocky, dry soils
✅Long bloom season (February–October in warm zones)

🌿 Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Salvia coccinea
• Common Names: Scarlet Sage, Tropical Sage, Blood Sage, Red Sage, Texas Sage
• Family: Lamiaceae (Mint Family)
• Plant Type: Annual (Perennial in Zones 8–10)
• Height: 18–36 inches
• Bloom Color: Scarlet Red
• Bloom Time: Spring through Fall
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial sun
• Grow Zones: 6–10
• Soil Preference: Well-drained, tolerates rocky or dry soils

🌼 Growing Instructions

• Light Required: Seeds require sunlight to germinate.
• Sowing Method:
• Surface sow — do not bury
• Press seeds gently onto the soil surface
• Avoid washing seeds into soil when watering
• Temperature: 68–75°F for optimal germination
• Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
• Germination Time: Up to 30 days

🌱 Tip: If outdoor temperatures are inconsistent, start indoors in a seed tray near a bright window for controlled germination.

🌸 Care Tips

• Cover plants during light frost in cooler regions
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• Minimal fertilizer required — thrives in average soil

A little care goes a long way with this resilient wildflower.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Scarlet Red Sage perennial or annual?
It is grown as an annual in cooler climates but acts as a perennial in Zones 8–10.

Does it attract pollinators?
Yes — it’s highly attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Can I grow it in containers?
Absolutely. It performs beautifully in pots and borders.

Does it tolerate heat and drought?
Yes, once established it handles heat and dry soil well.