| Common Name Biological Name Type Exposure Water Height Spread Bloom Color Bloom Time Zones |
Salvia, Scarlet Sage salvia, coccinea perennial full sun average 1-3 ft 2 ft red spring to fall 8-11 |
Salvia coccinea, commonly called Texas sage, bloody sage or scarlet sage, is a red-flowered sage. It carries the distinction of being the only U.S. native sage to have red flowers. It is native from South Carolina to Florida west to Texas and Mexico, primarily being found in sandy forested areas, along roads and in waste/disturbed sites in coastal plain areas. It typically grows 1-2’ tall. It generally will survive winter only in frost-free areas. Flowers bloom in loose spikes (racemose inflorescences) from mid summer into fall. Ovate to triangular green leaves (to 2” long) are toothed and pubescent. |
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