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Salvia coccinea ‘Lady in Red’, also known as Blood Sage, Scarlet Sage, or Tropical Sage, is a striking addition to any garden, thanks to its eye-catching, brilliant red, tubular flowers that blossom from midsummer through fall. This compact and upright perennial reaches a height of 14-24 inches, making it perfect for adding vibrant vertical elements to borders, containers, city gardens, cottage gardens, and Mediterranean gardens. The 'Lady in Red' selection is known for its more prolific flowering compared to its wild counterpart, while maintaining the durability to withstand drought, humidity, and heat. This plant attracts and nurtures butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds throughout its exceptionally long blooming season. With its dense, bushy foliage of oval dark green leaves, it requires minimal maintenance. Hardy in USDA zones 8-10 but generally grown as an annual in cooler regions, it thrives best in full sun but appreciates some afternoon shade in hotter climates. Resistant to deer and free of serious pests, 'Lady in Red' has received prestigious awards like the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. Bring lasting color and ecological diversity to your garden with this AAS Flower Winner and Fleuroselect Gold Medal recipient.