Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea)

Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as scarlet sage.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 1 year to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: scarlet sage
Scientific name: Salvia coccinea
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) – Carl E Lewis, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) – Vaikoovery, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons