Salvia, Hummingbird Sage, Texas Sage, Scarlet Sage
Salviacoccinea 'Hummingbird Mixed Colors'

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: coccinea (kok-SIN-ee-uh)
Cultivar: Hummingbird Mixed Colors

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Full Sun

Bloom Color

Bloom Time
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Coral/Apricot
White/Near White

Foliage
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details
Herbaceous

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Annuals

Where to Grow