Horti Tops® Salvia Splendens Purple

Salvia Splendens Purple (Salvia splendens)

Hummingbird Heaven

Scarlet sage is one of the best plants for attracting hummingbirds. The bright red, tubular flowers are perfectly shaped for their long beaks. Plant it where you can watch – hummingbird activity will be constant.

Beyond Red

While red is classic, modern varieties come in purple, salmon, white, and bicolors. Hummingbirds prefer red, but all colors are beautiful in the garden. The spiky flower stalks add vertical interest to beds and borders.

Garden Uses

Mass plantings: Stunning impact when planted in groups.

Container accent: Provides height in mixed containers.

Border middle: Perfect height between low edging and tall background plants.

Growing Scarlet Sage

Plant after all frost danger in full sun to part shade. Heat tolerant once established. Deadhead spent spikes to encourage more blooms. Plants may self-sow in mild climates.

Growing Salvia Splendens Purple