Hummingbird Sage, Texas Sage, Scarlet Sage 'Lady in Red' (Salvia coccinea)

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Sep 06, 2008

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

4 ft plant in direct sun

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angiegr Quincy, FL(Zone 8b) Apr 20, 2009

hey there, is this a single plant ??

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 20, 2009

Hi angier, yes it is a single plant that got to be about 4' high and 2' across. As you may be aware, this is a vigourous reseeder, also. Little babies pop up everywhere! It thrives in our Texas heat without even a whimper, blooming from early spring and barely slowing down for the winter. I cut it way back and moved it because it was just too big for the spot I had it (it was about 6" tall when I planted it) and it is already putting out blooms again. I have it in direct sun all day.

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angiegr Quincy, FL(Zone 8b) Apr 21, 2009

wow they do get large...and it's how old ?? i just planted several of these in a bed that i started from seed, so they are still quite small...

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 21, 2009

I took that particular plant from my last house where I had it planted in part shade. It was probably 6" tall when I moved it (not sure if it was from seed that particular year or not), but it grew from that 6" to the size in the picture in one summer. I think the direct sun had a big impact on it's size. The soil might have been better amended as well. Rabbit manure is wonderful! I put it in everything, beds and pots alike.

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angiegr Quincy, FL(Zone 8b) Apr 22, 2009

i've read about rabbit manure and have wanted to try it. but i have no access to it !!

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nbgard New Braunfels, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 22, 2009

It took me a bit of time to do some research and find a rabbit breeder near me. We actually were able to shovel a whole trailer load to take for only $20. You could do a google search and see if there are any breeders in your area. They are not likely to advertise to the general public unless they are trying to sell rabbit meat!

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angiegr Quincy, FL(Zone 8b) Apr 23, 2009

ok, thanks for the suggestion !! (except my husband is about tired of hearing about all the things i think i need for the garden haha)

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