"Vibrant spikes of color. A superb selection of the wildflower, salvia coccinea. Open and airy, with bright red, 6-8"" spikes. Sow seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost. All-America Winner. Native wildflower. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Ht:24"". Full or partial sun. Perennial in zones 7-10."
Average Customer Rating:
3 out of 5
1 of 2 (50%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Salvia coccinea Lady in Red - 1 Pkt. (75 seeds)
1
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
Bad choice,
July 24, 2009 Submitted byAltoonaBound from Burlington County
"I've been growing "Flare" for years in my many containers on my deck and for some strange reason I tried "Lady in Red" this year. Bad choice! My deck in past years has been a feeding frenzy for numerous hummingbirds. This year, I think I can sense the hummingbird's disappointment. Very poor blooms and they've already petered out. Last year, "Flare" would still be going strong. This year all I have is seed heads, but at least the Goldfinch have discovered it!
Going back to Flare next year."
Reviewer Information
Would recommend: No
Gardening skill:
Very skilled
State of residence:
NJ
Gardening experience:
10+ years
Review 2 for Salvia coccinea Lady in Red - 1 Pkt. (75 seeds)
5
out of 5
(Overall Rating)
A Hummingbird Favorite,
October 17, 2007 Submitted byKJHummer
"I first saw this salvia at my local garden center. It was being visited by a hummingbird moth at the time. I was really drawn to the red flower spikes and obviously the moth was, too. I grabbed two six packs of it and fit them into spots all around my foundation in hopes I would draw the hummingbirds and butterflies close to the house. It definately worked! Plus the plants grew and thrived despite unseasonably hot, dry weather. In fact, they are blooming even now-the middle of October in Ohio and have survived several light frosts with no ill-effects. They appear to be readily self seeding-as I have found them showing up in between the stones on my walkway. I just let them bloom as they will. Hopefully they will make a return next season and bring the hummingbirds with them!"
