Texas sage
Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
8 - 10
Flowers:
Fire-red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Texas sage should be watered approximately once every 1-2 weeks, or when the soil is dry to the touch. The amount of water will vary depending on the climate and the level of humidity, but on average it should receive around 1 inch of water per watering. During the summer months, it may need to be watered more frequently. It is important to note that Texas sage does not like to be overwatered, so take care to ensure that the soil is allowed to dry out in between waterings.
sunlight
Texas Sage (Salvia coccinea 'Forest Fire') thrives in full sunlight, so they should be placed in an area with plenty of direct, bright sunlight for 6-8 hours each day. This plant is native to the drier parts of Texas and Mexico, and as such, it needs intense light to reach its full potential. Too little sunlight can cause stunted growth or even lack of blooming, so it’s important to provide consistent sunlight to the plant. This species of sage also tolerates partial shade, so depending on its location, it may be best to provide bright filtered sunlight or light dappled shade for half of the day.
pruning
Texas Sage should be pruned in the late winter or early spring, leaving 2-3 buds on each stem. Pruning should be done to promote new growth and to remove any dead, damaged, diseased, or overgrown branches. Pruning can be done lightly, removing up to 20% of the total foliage per season or more heavily, removing up to 50% of the total foliage per season. Remember to keep the shape of the Texas sage in mind as you prune and be sure to leave behind healthy branches with plenty of buds for new growth.
