Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'
Texas Sage
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Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Description
Vibrant spikes of red color will cover Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red'. Open and airy, with bright red, 6-8" spikes. Sow seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost. All-America Winner. A native to South America in the tropics. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds to its small trumpet like flowers. Will pretty much act as an annual unless you you live in Zone 11 or higher.
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Blooming
Flowers are 2-lipped and range in color from white, yellow, salmon, pink, red and scarlet. For continued blooming, deadhead flowers.
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Growth
Most every sage plant thrives in full sun. Provide low to moderate humidity. Keep the soil around the roots cool. For continual harvest through winter, remove sage from the ground in late fall and pot up in containers.
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Planting
Plant sages in areas with good air circulation to prevent mold germination. Sow seeds of annuals in spring (don't allow the average temperature to dip below 60ºF); biennials in containers in summer; and perennials in containers in spring.
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Pest
Sages are susceptible to mildew and other fungal diseases. Aphids, mealybugs, spider mites and whiteflies.
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Interesting facts
Salvia is the largest genus in the Mint family at around 900 species. The flowers of Sage plants attract bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Most Sages have very aromatic foliage. The genus name Salvia is derived from the Latin term "salvare" which means "to heal" or "to save".
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Lady in Red') - Soil and irrigation
Sages require good drainage, especially when they reach the wintertime. Freezes are more lethal when sages are sitting in soggy soils. Prefers rich loam.
