Salvia, Scarlet Sage 'St. John’s Fire'


- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom Time
- Summer
Description
St. John’s Fire is a dwarf, compact salvia with brilliant red blossoms and dark green leaves. Great for borders, thrives in full sun and very easy to grow from seed.
For earliest flowers, start indoors eight weeks before last frost date. Sow outdoors after last frost when soil has warmed. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Salvia’s brilliant red color attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Salvia splendens
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More Information
Brand | Lake Valley Seed |
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Seed Packet Type | Flowers |
Common Family Name | Salvia |
Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
Deer Resistant | No |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
Spacing Between Rows | thin to 10" |
Spacing in Row | 2" |
Planting Depth | 1/4" |
Days to Germination | 10-15 |
Manufacturer Number | 269 |