Salvia Species, Blood Sage, Hummingbird Sage, Scarlet Sage, Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea)
Springtime, late March, zone 9a/9b
I just took this one today (9/25/03) and thought it came out very nice ~ really shows the striking color of the red blooms.
Growing wild over much of our garden.
Close up of flowers.
Early Spring, mid March, zone 9a/9b.
Early Spring, mid March, zone 9a/9b.
Salvia Coccinea, at the Wildflower Center, 4-10-05.
Photo taken by Lisa Anness, 1956-2005
Growing wild all over our yard. Lovely plant.
These plants are bloomin all over our yard and it seems they never stop. Great plant.
Hummingbird Sage - Grows year round in Phoenix with little effort and afternoon shade. Bees love it. Photo taken 11/06
August 13th, late Summer, zone 9b
August 13th, late Summer, zone 9b
August 13th, late Summer, zone 9b
Open seed pods, mid September.
close up April 2009
University of Washington Botany, Medicinal Herb Garden, Seattle, WA
Scarlet Sage in flower in the Quarry Gardens at Te Puna, Tauranga, NZ
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Salvia Species, Blood Sage, Hummingbird Sage, Scarlet Sage, Texas Sage
Salvia coccinea
| Type: | Annuals, Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 7-10, Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |