General info: Salvia coccinea, commonly called scarlet sage, is a North American native annual that thrives in medium to moist soils in full sun to part shade. This salvia is adorned with bright red tubular blooms. In fact, it is the only North American native sage to have red flowers. This species only reaches about three feet tall at most and can tolerate sandy infertile soil.

Landscape uses: Salvia coccinea is a very attractive native. It’s beautiful scarlet flowers would be a great addition to any cottage garden border or native wildflower garden. This species attracts lots of hummingbirds and butterflies. Making it a great choice for a native pollinator garden.