Scarlet Sage

Salvia coccinea
(Blood SageTropical Sage)
Español: Albahaca
In mild areas, plants sometimes persist through the winter and will bloom again. They need to be cut way back or they will not be attractive.



Wildflower gardens and meadows.

Tolerance

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray would be uncommon (major storms).

Considertions

Readily self-seeds and can be fairly aggressive.

Wildlife

Attracts hummingbirds, nut-hatches, and warblers.

Habitat

Disturbed sites, calcareous bluffs, shell mounds.

Did You Know?

  • Showy flowers
  • Attracts butterflies, bumblebees, and other pollinators.