THE PLANT
Gorgeous spikes of bright red flowers on bushy, dark foliage. Visited by birds for its seeds.
THE TYPE
Paul Renner’s Futura Black, an avant-garde typeface from the 1930s designed to mimic the use of a stencil.
Details
Name
Scarlet sage
Variety
Latin name
Salvia coccinea
Seed quantity
0,1 grams
Packet size
9 x 12,5 cm
Packet material
Made from paper produced using tomato waste fibers, it can be disposed of in biodegradable waste
Plant size
60-90 cm height, 30-45 cm spread
Container size
Minimum 25 cm diameter
How to grow
Sowing
Outdoor Late spring, after last frost
Indoor 6-8 weeks before last frost
Germination
Time 10-14 days
Temperature 20-25°C
How to sow
Direct sow Sow seeds on soil surface; press lightly but do not cover
Indoor Surface-sow in trays with good light exposure
Caring
Light Full sun to partial shade
Watering Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
Feeding Light feeding with balanced fertilizer during growing season
Growing tip
Scarlet Sage attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms throughout the season.
Harvesting
Scarlet Sage attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms throughout the season.
Interesting facts
Fun fact 1
Scarlet Sage is native to the southeastern United States and is often used in pollinator gardens for its vivid red flowers.
Fun fact 2
Known for its medicinal properties, Scarlet Sage has been used traditionally for various herbal remedies.