Hummingbird Forest Fire Salvia

Hummingbird Forest Fire Salvia   | Forest Fire Sage | Texas Sage | Salvia coccinea

 Salvia Hummingbird Forest Fire is a dramatic and high-contrast variety of the classic hummingbird sage. Distinguished by its intense, scarlet-red tubular flowers that emerge from striking black calyxes (stems), it creates a bold "fire and charcoal" visual effect in the garden. This vigorous plant is a nonstop bloomer from early summer to frost, providing a rich nectar source that is absolutely irresistible to hummingbirds. It thrives in heat and fills garden beds or containers with upright, branching color that stands out against its green foliage.

Growing Salvia Hummingbird Forest Fire

• Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; prefers some afternoon protection in the hottest climates.
• Soil: Average, well-draining soil; adapts to sandy or loamy conditions.
• Water: Moderate; keep evenly moist for the most prolific blooming, though it is drought-tolerant once established.
• Maintenance: Deadhead (remove) spent flower spikes to keep the plant tidy and productive; often reseeds itself for next year.
• Wildlife: A premier hummingbird attractor; also frequently visited by butterflies and bees.
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 8–10; grown as a vigorous annual in cooler climates (Zones 3–7).

Shipping Info

Salvia Hummingbird Forest Fire plants are shipped in 4" nursery pots. The plants can be re-potted after they recover from shipping stress approximately 1 to 2 weeks.