Sage, Scarlet (Salvia coccinea), packet of 200 seeds

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$3.95

Family:  Mint (Lamiaceae)

Tender perennial hardy to zones 9 to 10.  When grown as an annual, 70 days to flowers

(Hummingbird sage. Scarlet Sage) Originating probably in Mexico and found wild in the southeastern states, Mexico, the Caribbean and northern South America. Cardinal scarlet flowers to 2 feet tall. Quick color for borders and beds, a good choice for mesic to dry sites.  The numerous flowers and their nectaries are a favorite of butterflies and hummingbirds.  Press light-dependent seeds into surface of soil in early spring.  Direct seed in the garden bed and tamp well, or start in pots and transplant out after last frost.   Average germ time 6 days.  Deer resistant. Companions well with other plants.  Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.

200 seeds/pkt, Open pollinated, Untreated, NOP GMO’s

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  1. Question

    Willow Whyte Lynch (verified owner)

    Mine are growing great! They’re pretty, and the hummingbirds love them!
    My question:
    How do i harvest the seed for re-planting next year…?
    Thank you so much Richo for ALL you do for all of us!
    ❤️

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Willow, nice to hear from you again. Let the plant mature on the hoof, and once the flowers are spent, sever at the base and bring in, placing on paper on a screen. When the plant is fully dry, put the screen on a clean table and rub the herbal material through it, collecting the seed and chaff on the table. Then wind-winnow and/or use our seed cleaning screens to purify the sample. Check our youtube channel (link in from the seed cleaning screens at strictly medicinal seeds) for seed cleaning screen technique and wind-winnowing. r

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  2. Sara

    Still extremely difficult

    Sara (verified owner)

    I sowed all 200 seeds after treating with liquid smoke and following strict and pristine conditions. Only 5 germinated and grew to trueleaves.

    If only 10% typically germinate in the wild, and liquid smoke has been reported to increase germination to up to 70%, this packet of seeds still only yielded 2.5%.

    This photo is about 3 mo after sowing.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Well, its really a matter of time and perspective. Wild-derived seeds of this sort contain germination inhibiting compounds that help splay germination out over time. From my perspective, your nice pot of scarlet sage seedlings is a wonderful result. In planting seeds of this sort, I find that outdoor conditions and especially oscillating temperatures can be quite helpful. You might try that next time. r

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    • Dennis Kiefer

      Had good luck 2 years ago. Even self seeded. Chicago
      Will plant some for 2021

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    • Geri Fitzgerald (verified owner)

      I started in flats in greenhouse and all 12 plants germinated. Flowers are beautiful

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    • Victoria

      I am looking for what my friend in NZ calls Red Sage. She can give me no other information on hers, but her sage flowers look similar to this. Hers grows in a pot and she makes tea from the leaves and flowers for strengthening the heart and brain function. Can this sage be taken in a tea?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Victoria, She’s probably looking for Chinese Red Sage (Dan-shen) Salvia miltiorrhiza. It is a heart/vascular tonic. You can find the seeds on this website. it is not Salvia coccinea. richo

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    • Tammy May

      Does the red sage (Salvia coccinea) have any medicinal properties? If it does I would like to harvest before the frost hits. Thanks.

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Tammy, As far as I know Salvia coccinea is not used for tea. Richo

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