Salvia, Hummingbird Sage, Scarlet Sage, Texas Sage 'Lady in Red'

Self-sows very freely, although many seeds are eaten by birds--I see lots of finches having snacks! My experience is that the color hold...Read Mores true in subsequent generations. I also find larger plants overwintering in sheltered locations in our zone 8b/9a location. Also very easy to transplant seedlings, they bounce back quickly and settle in to their new homes nicely.

I love it! One of my favorite Salvias for attracting Hummers! Beautiful and easy to care for! Has reseeded in my zone 6 garden. Hummers love it!

Love this salvia and the hummingbirds jockey for postiion over it.
It has persisted by self sowing for three years here in my zone...Read More 5A garden. Each spring many, MANY seedlings sprout up, but they are easily managed. It does not come true from the self sown seed. Subsequent plants have been a more washed out red but still pretty - and the hummingbirds still love 'em!
I buy new seed stock each year of Lady in Red to get that true red color.

I planted 10 of these from seed,three years ago here in Dallas in a south facing garden. Very easy from seed. They make bright neon-red b...Read Moreackground flowers, but stems are unattractive and should be hidden behind other growth. They return every mid spring and bloom until the first hard frost, peaking in 60-80 degree fall weather. One problem I've had: can become invasive.

Grew from seed this year; bloomed very well in a partially-shaded north-facing bed. Color is nice, especially with the blue salvias like...Read More S. guaranitica and S. farinacea