Scarlet Sage

Scarlet Sage Seeds: Crimson Blooms That Delight Hummingbirds

Ignite your garden with the fiery color of Scarlet Sage. These dazzling crimson spikes, native to the southern US, bring a tropical flair to any landscape and can be easily grown as an annual in most climates. Prepare for a delightful spectacle as hummingbirds are irresistibly drawn to the vibrant red tubular flowers, zipping and buzzing with joy throughout your garden.

• Ablaze with Crimson Color:
  • Produces striking spikes of intense red tubular flowers that add a vibrant and dramatic touch to your garden.
• Loved by Hummingbirds:
  • An irresistible nectar source for hummingbirds, attracting these delightful pollinators to your yard.
• Attracts Pollinators:
  • A magnet for bees and butterflies, contributing to a thriving and diverse garden ecosystem.
• Great for Cut Flowers:
  • The vibrant flower spikes make excellent additions to cut flower arrangements.
• Self-Seeds Readily:
  • It will often self-seed, providing you with new plants in subsequent years unless you cut back the flower spikes after they finish blooming.
• Sowing Instructions:
  • Direct Sow (Late Fall): In late fall, press seeds into the surface of the soil, as light is needed for germination.
  • Spring Planting: Mix seeds with moist sand and store in the refrigerator for 30 days before planting after the last frost. Sow on the surface of the soil.
  • Keep the soil lightly moist until germination.
• Growing Tips:
  • Water seedlings regularly until they become established.
  • Watering during especially dry weather will enhance blooming.
  • Cut back the growing stems to encourage bushier growth and more flowers.
• Harvesting (Cut Flowers):
  • Choose stems with flowers that have just begun to open for the longest vase life.
  • Strip off any foliage that will fall below the waterline.
  • Place the cut stems in water immediately.