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Tropical sage
Salvia coccinea
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
A tender perennial with tubular scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies from summer through fall. Though native to tropical regions, it's often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Succession Role
early successional
Native Range
Mexico and Central America
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation