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Blood Sage (Salvia coccinea)

Salvia coccinea, commonly known as Blood Sage, is a vibrant flowering herb producing bright red, pink, or white blooms that attract pollinators.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal for best flowering.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water regularly during the growing season.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range is 18-24 °C; can tolerate cooler temperatures but may not survive frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks; avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.6-1.2 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Horminum coccineum (Buc'hoz ex Etl.) Moench
Salvia filamentosa Tausch
Salvia galeottii M.Martens
Salvia glaucescens Pohl
Salvia mollissima M.Martens & Galeotti
Salvia pseudococcinea Jacq.
Salvia rosea Vahl
Salvia superba E.Vilm.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyLamiaceae
  • genusSalvia
  • speciesSalvia coccinea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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