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Scarlet Sage, Salvia
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What about it? Sage is a member of the Mint Family: feel its square stem. It is an annual that will grow up to 3 feet tall. Flowers are in terminal racemes of bright red, with newer varieties of purple or white. What is it used for? Scarlet sage is commonly used as a bedding or a border plant. Its bright colors do not always combine well with other plants. Sage looks especially splendid with white flowers and silvery-gray foliage. Where does it grow? How do we grow it? Plant scarlet sage 12 inches apart in the full sun with moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Remember to remove the faded flower spikes. What are its primary problems?Sage seems to have a problem with keeping a continous color. Be on the look-out for slugs which will eat holes in the leaves. How do we propagate it? Sow the seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost Maintain a 65-70 degree temperature until germination, 55 degree after germination, or sow outdoors when the night temperature are still above 50.
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