Name/Title
Scarlet SageEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0016Description
This pressed Scarlet Sage plant features bright red flowers shaped like little tubes, arranged in neat circles along a square stem. The heart-shaped leaves have been flattened for easy viewing. The plant has been carefully placed on special paper with safe glue and kept in a protective holder to ensure it stays preserved.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint Family)Genus
SalviaSpecies
coccineaCommon Name
Scarlet Sage; Tropical SageGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
low to mediumGrowth Rate
fastLight/Sun Exposure
full sun; part shadeSoil Type
well-drained; sandy or loamySoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 8–10 (annual in cooler zones)Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
opposite, ovate leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
red; pink; salmon; white (cultivars)Flowering Season
spring–fallNotes
attracts hummingbirds and pollinatorsMaintenance
Pruning
pinch to encourage branchingDeadheading
recommended to extend bloomShearing
light shearing midseasonNotes
tolerates heat and drought once establishedPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
whiteflies; spider mites (occasionally)Treatment Notes
monitor; treat with horticultural soap if neededPropagation
Propagation Type
seed; cuttingsNotes
easy from seed; softwood cuttingsAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
