Scarlet Sage
Salvia splendens
Family: Lamiaceae
Scarlet Sage grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
How to Grow Scarlet Sage
Scarlet Sage growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Fertile, moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 10-11 perennial; annual elsewhere. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Scarlet Sage as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or lightly cover. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days to flowering.
Plant Overview
Scarlet Sage (Salvia splendens) is listed in the Lamiaceae family and categorized as a flower with a tender perennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0193
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Plant type
- Flower
- Life cycle
- Tender perennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Scarlet Sage is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 10-11 perennial; annual elsewhere.
- Hardiness zones
- 10-11 perennial; annual elsewhere
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or lightly cover. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow or lightly cover
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.