species 22,309 observations
Tropical Sage
Salvia coccinea
Field notes
Supports All
141
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
-
Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Hermit Sphinx
1
-
Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Costa's Hummingbird, Lesser Goldfinch, Mexican Honey Wasp, American Potter Wasp
15
-
Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Gulf Fritillary, Cloudless Sulphur, Two-spotted Longhorn Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee
125
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.