blood sage - Salvia coccinea

Synonyms: scarlet sage,

USDA Plant Code: SACO5
Light Requirement: full sun - full shade
Soil Moisture: dry - medium
Leaves: deciduous
Protected Plant: no
Commonly Available at Nurseries : yes
Growth Habits: forb/herb,
Hardiness Zone: 8b, 1/2 8b
Salt Tolerance : yes
Drought Tolerance: yes
Birds, Mammals and Other Wildlife: yes
Riparian Buffers: yes
All Pollinators: yes
Native Bees and other Pollinators: yes
Butterflies and Moths: yes
Hummingbird: yes
Rain Garden: no
Bloom Color: red
Bloom Period: winter-fall
Fragrant: no
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Flower(s);
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Flower(s);
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Plant(s); Habit and flowers
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