Salvia (Scarlet Sage) in Zone 5b
Salvia splendens
Method: Start indoors — Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside — Salvia (Scarlet Sage) needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Mar 15–Mar 22 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 24–May 31 |
| Estimated bloom | ~80 days after transplanting |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing).
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Salvia (Scarlet Sage).
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