Scarlet Sage (Salvia coccinea) $15.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 5-9 • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-October) • Colors: Bright scarlet red • Flower Size: 8-12 inch spikes
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Major attractor • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Season-long support
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Plant after frost • Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom • Fall: Light trimming if needed • Winter: Annual in cold climates
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Zinnias
Lantana
Mexican Sunflower
Blue Salvia
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Heat tolerant • Long blooming period • Reseeds readily • Hummingbird magnet • Easy care annual
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Excellent for containers and borders.