Botanical Name
Salvia coccinea
Plant Type
Perennials
Native To
Blackland Prairie
Plant Height Min
2ft
Plant Height Max
3ft
Plant Spread Min
1ft
Plant Spread Max
1.5ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Seasonal Interest From
Spring
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Red
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Low
Short-lived perennial; reseeds profusely; dwarf varieties available; outstanding hummingbird plant; attracts butterflies; cut back in early summer to 3" and after first frost browns leaves