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| Identification |
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Genus
Salvia
Species
coccinea
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
blood sage
Texas sage
Tropical sage
Family
LAMIACEAE
Specimen number
S11259
Data source
HtZn p165;HumGrdn p70
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Herb
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Salvia coccinea has a good supply of nectar that hummingbirds feed on. Tropical sage (also known as blood sage and Texas sage) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in sandy soils. Full sun is best for growing this plant. It does well in dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Salvia coccinea is typically propagated by division. Tropical sage (in some places called blood sage and Texas sage) most likely originates from Tropical South America.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Salvia coccinea is an herbaceous perennial. Leaves: Tropical sage (locally known in some parts as blood sage and Texas sage) has heart shaped leaves. Flowers: This plant has pea like flower blossoms on the tips of stems. Blooms appear for a 7 month period from April through October. Blossoms in such colors as scarlet, red and white are common.
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