Here’s an easy way to fill out a shade garden - this salvia will spread through its seeds and add bright red color to a dark spot in the yard. It blooms as long as it is warm, attracting hummingbirds galore.
Also known as Scarlet Sage.
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Mature height |
3 feet |
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Mature width |
1 feet |
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Sunny or Shady |
Shady |
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Type 1-3 |
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Spring/Summer appearance |
Tubular red flowers |
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Fall/Winter appearance |
Retains its leaves |
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Wildlife support |
Butterflies and hummingbirds |
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Freeze Hardy |
Yes |
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Botanical Name |
Salvia coccinea |


