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Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'

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We believe this to be the best red flowering Tropical Sage.

Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'


(Forest Fire Tropical Sage) Butterflies and hummingbirds love the abundant, fire engine red flowers of this mostly annual sage. It's a popular cultivar of one of the first Salvias used for ornamental purposes -- Tropical Sage. The flowers are dramatically framed by reddish black bracts.

A tender perennial in mild climates, this compact plant belongs in all gardens regardless of zone. Thomas Jefferson grew this drought-resistant, low-maintenance sage. Today, it is a favorite in borders and containers.

Plant this long blooming, spectacularly showy sage in full sun or partial shade wherever you need a big splash of color. Give it regular watering and rich soil.





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In stock 4 item(s) available
Common name Forest Fire Tropical Sage
USDA Zone 9 - 11
Size (h/w/fh) 24"/24"/36"
Exposure Full sun to partial shade
Soil Rich
Water Regular
Pot size 3 1/2 inch deep pot
Container? Yes!
Price: $4.50

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Sage Words About Wildlife: Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Garden
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Posted: Feb 24, 2013 20:19:00
Synopsis: Planting a hummingbird garden filled with nectar-rich, long-blooming Salvias aids preservation of hummingbird species that migrate each year throughout North America. It also gives you a front-row seat to a fascinating aerobatics show. Backyard islands of colorful sages are like gas stations for hummingbirds' long-distance journeys. Salvias can keep your garden whirring with the helicopter-like flight of hummingbirds from spring through autumn and -- in warm climates -- into winter.

Salvias Down South: How Salvias Behave in Florida
Salvias Down South: How Salvias Behave in Florida
Category: Salvias Down South
Posted: Dec 30, 2012 17:56:00
Synopsis: Salvias that grow well in Florida may behave differently from one region of the state to another. This may mystify gardeners who have just moved to Florida or have moved to a different area in the state. Based primarily on seasonal variations in temperature, the four main regions are North, Central, South and Tropical Florida.

Here are some guidelines for success with this plant in your garden. Click on an individual icon for more detailed information.

Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' - Forest Fire Tropical Sage:
Exposure
Full sun
Full sun
Partial shade
Partial shade
Uses
Container plant
Container plant
Habit
9 - 11
9 - 11
24 inches tall
24 inches tall
24 inches wide
24 inches wide
Blooming Season
Fall blooming
Fall blooming
Spring blooming
Spring blooming
Summer blooming
Summer blooming
Attracts
Honeybees
Honeybees
Butterflies
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds


Feel free to contact us should you have any questions about using Forest Fire Tropical Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.
Here's some of the best uses for this plant in your garden:

Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire' - Forest Fire Tropical Sage:

Close up, or at the edge of a path

Container plant

Seasonal bedding plant



Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about using Forest Fire Tropical Sage in your garden. Or call us at 707 877-1717.
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