500 Texas Red Sage Salvia coccinea Seeds

Bring brilliant color and nonstop pollinator activity to your garden with Texas Red Sage (Salvia coccinea) — also known as Scarlet Sage. This stunning heirloom variety produces tall, sturdy green stalks loaded with scarlet-red blooms that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and beneficial pollinators all season long.

Heat-tolerant, drought-resistant, and effortless to grow, Scarlet Sage thrives in full sun and performs beautifully in beds, borders, wildflower gardens, and containers. Whether grown as an annual or perennial (depending on your zone), this vibrant sage adds bold color and movement from spring through late summer.

🌱 Why Grow Texas Red Sage (Salvia coccinea) Seeds?

• Brilliant scarlet-red blooms that light up any landscape
  
• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees
  
• Extremely drought-tolerant & easy to maintain
  
• Grows up to 36 inches tall — great for height in garden beds
  
• Deer-resistant, fragrant, and perfect for cut flower gardens
  
• Thrives as an annual in cool zones and perennial in warm zones (3–9)

🌿 Growing Tips:

1. Light: Full sun for maximum blooms
   
2. Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1/16 inch deep
   
3. Cold Stratification: Recommended for best germination
   
4. Spacing: 18 inches apart
   
5. Water: Moderate—drought-tolerant once established
   
6. Bloom Time: Spring through early fall
   
7. Start Indoors: 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost

This hardy performer works beautifully along walkways, in cottage gardens, wildlife gardens, and container arrangements.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is Texas Red Sage perennial or annual?
It can be both — annual in cooler zones, perennial in warmer zones (Zones 7–9).

How tall does Scarlet Sage grow?
Plants reach up to 36 inches tall.

Does this plant really attract hummingbirds?
Yes! The scarlet-red tubular blooms are a hummingbird favorite.

Is Salvia coccinea drought-tolerant?
Very — once established, it thrives in hot, dry conditions.

Can I grow it in containers?
Absolutely — it performs beautifully in pots and patio planters.

Does it require cold stratification?
Yes, for best germination results, cold stratify seeds before planting.

Where to Buy Texas Red Sage Seeds for Sale?

At Seeds World, we offer fresh, high-quality Salvia coccinea seeds with fast U.S. shipping. Get vibrant color, hummingbird action, and reliable growth — all from seeds you can trust.