Scarlet sage (Salvia splendens)

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

This plant has several common names including: scarlet sage, bonfire flower, firecrackers or globe of fire.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: scarlet sage, bonfire flower, firecrackers, globe of fire
Scientific name: Salvia splendens
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
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, Hedging & Screens, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Scarlet sage (Salvia splendens) – André Karwath aka Aka, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Scarlet sage (Salvia splendens) – James St. John, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons