What are the characteristics of scarlet sage? A complete guide

Alternative names of scarlet sage

Scarlet sage is a herbaceous plant of the pile-driving wood type, with alternative names such as "firecracker red", "ivory red" and "western red". The place of origin of scarlet sage is Brazil in South America, and now it is also widely planted in courtyards in most areas of China.

Morphological characteristics of scarlet sage

The plant of scarlet sage can reach up to 90 cm in height, and its stem is a hairless blunt four-angled shape with shallow grooves.

The leaves of scarlet sage are (triangular) ovate, about 2.5-7 cm long and about 2-4.5 cm wide.

The corolla of scarlet sage is red and tubular, and the slender verticillaster inflorescence generally bears 2-6 flowers, which are also red, bright and numerous.

Growth habits of scarlet sage

Scarlet sage likes sufficient sunlight for its growth.

The most suitable growing soil for scarlet sage should meet the conditions of being loose, well-drained and fertile, and alkaline soil is relatively unfavorable to its growth.

Scarlet sage has poor cold resistance, and it is best to maintain a growth temperature of 20-25°C. Below 15°C the plant will stop growing, and below 10°C the leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

Value and uses of scarlet sage

Ornamental value: When scarlet sage blooms, it puts on dense, brilliant red displays that are very festive and especially suitable as decorations during important festivals. It can also be placed at home as a potted plant to add a "passionate" vitality.

Medicinal value: The whole plant of scarlet sage can be used as medicine after being harvested during its growing period, and it can be used either dried or fresh. It has good effects of clearing heat and reducing swelling and cooling blood and removing sores. Applying mashed scarlet sage to boils can bring its effects into play.

Flower language of scarlet sage

Scarlet sage of different colors represents different meanings. Red symbolizes a "heart of love"; white symbolizes "abundant energy"; purple is a symbol of "wisdom".