Salvia Species, Giant Brazilian Sage

On January 2, 2013, I sowed seed of this plant in a vented milk jug and put it outdoors. It germinated in June and the buds are just beg...Read Moreinning to open. Since I live in z7, this was a very nice surprise, and I hope to winter it indoors under lights.

Great plant to add to the hummingbird garden. Overall height can get from 3 to 4 or even 5 ft tall. Inflorescences are 18-24 inches lon...Read Moreg. Subrotunda is similar to coccinea on steroids and even though the blossoms are intermittent and spred out it blooms all season long. It looks best in a large bed with several grouped together for a nice effect. It will reseed and in areas where there is little or no frost it may bloom all year long. It didn't require staking in my garden.

The seed germinated inside in an east facing window in 7 days and I had almost 100% germination. Seeds should be surface sown on moist soil.

Goldfinches also love the seed.