Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph (Hummingbird Sage, Scarlet Sage, Texas Sage)

Origin:  Hybrid
Family:  Lamiaceae
Light:  Full sun
Height:  1.5-4'
Spacing:  15-2'
Blooms:  Repeated blooms, coral and white, small, late Spring-frost
Foliage:  Herbaceous, scalloped margin, hairy
Soil:  Well-drained, mildly acidic, neutral, drought tolerant when established
Water:  Regular
Uses:  Perennial, hummingbird garden, butterfly garden, rock garden
Propagation:  Softwood cuttings/rootball divisions, seeds (Sow direclty onto ground in Fall

Comments:  Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph' or Hummingbird Sage, Scarlet Sage or Texas Sage is a perennial with a moderate growth habit.  It is a showy hybrid.  In late Spring or early Summer, Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph' repeatedly produces showy spikes of blue-violet tubular blossoms followed later by seeds.  Hummingbirds, butterflies and bees are magnetized by its nectar-rich blossoms.  Hummingbird Sage is easily propagated from softwood cuttings or rootball divisions; seeds however would not come true to parent.  Scarlet Sage thrives best in well-drained mildly acidic, neutral soil in a sunny environment. Texas Sage tolerates drought conditions when established.  Mass plant Salvia coccinea 'Coral Nymph' in the perennial bed for a striking display.  Hummingbird Sage can also be container cultivated.  It makes great rock garden plants.  Scarlet Sage self sows readily and soon forms a nice clump.  Texas Sage is an easy plant to grow and is very showy.

USDA Zones:  8-10

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