Scientific Name: Salvia coccinea
Red sage is found throughout most of Florida, including Alachua County, and can handle our dry, sandy soil and somewhat moist soil. It attracts hummingbirds, other birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It can also be used as an herb, and likes full to partial sun.
This species was considered native to Florida for a long time. It was recently declared not native and is thought to have originated in Mexico.
Scientific Name: Salvia coccinea
Red sage is found throughout most of Florida, including Alachua County, and can handle our dry, sandy soil and somewhat moist soil. It attracts hummingbirds, other birds, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. It can also be used as an herb, and likes full to partial sun.
This species was considered native to Florida for a long time. It was recently declared not native and is thought to have originated in Mexico.
