{"product_id":"scarlet-sage","title":"Scarlet Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis showy wildflower is native to what is now the Southeastern US through Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and northern South America. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing between 2 to 4 ft high, and branching out to about 2.5 ft wide bush with hairy, heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges. Its beautiful bright red, tubular flowers make it a popular pollinator plant for hummingbirds and butterflies. With an exceptionally long blooming period, flowering starts at the beginning of summer and blooms all the way through autumn. A garden delight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown as an annual in temperate climates, Scarlet Sage can be perennial in zones 8-10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50-60\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96% on 02\/19\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds very shallowly or tamped down on the surface of the soil as they need light to germinate. Seeds will germinate in 2-3 weeks. Transplant in the garden after the last frost. You can divide mature, older plants in the spring, or take cuttings in the warmer season, though it's easier to grow them from seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowy flowers will eventually turn brown and contain brown seeds, which will be shaken loose by birds and wind. Harvest the seedheads when fully brown and dry by clipping the stem and allowing to dry a bit further before removing the seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bartram's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44770823962862,"sku":"FLO-040","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/g_k3FwgoU9hKh0bN-IRwiAH74A2I3euWt4RVMhyyNhc.jpg?v=1709383499","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/scarlet-sage","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}