Salvia, Hummingbird Sage, Texas Sage, Scarlet Sage 'Bicolor'

Salviacoccinea

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species
coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Pink
White/Near White
Foliage
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Merced, California

Rancho Mirage, California

Hebron, Kentucky

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Graham, Washington

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