Salvia Hummingbird Forest Fire

Salvia 'Hummingbird Forest Fire' is a striking, heat-tolerant perennial (or annual in cooler zones) with vivid red flowers and dark, almost black calyxes. This upright, bushy plant is beloved for its long bloom period from spring through frost and its ability to attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Grow Zone:
USDA Zones 8–11 (can be grown as an annual in colder zones).

Height and Width:

• Height: 24–36 inches
• Spread: 18–24 inches

Uses:

• Pollinator gardens (hummingbirds and butterflies)
• Garden borders and mass plantings
• Containers and patio gardens
• Cut flower gardens
• Drought-tolerant and xeriscape landscapes

Native Range:
Derived from Salvia coccinea, native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sunlight for best blooms).
• Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; tolerates poor soil conditions.
• Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then drought-tolerant. Avoid waterlogged soil.
• Temperature: Warm-weather plant; sensitive to frost. Protect or bring indoors in cooler climates.
• Fertilizer: Light feeding with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season.

Care Tips:

• Deadhead regularly to extend bloom time.
• Prune mid-season to encourage bushier growth.
• Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Divide every 2–3 years to maintain plant health.

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 We WILL NOT refund the purchase of or the shipping cost of live plants purchased with the intent to be shipped to states that do not authorize importing live plants or to states with restrictions! Purchases to these states will be held for 30 days for pick-up at our Slidell, Louisiana store and the shipping cost associated with these purchases will be held for the care of the plant while waiting to be picked up. All sales are final. If the plant(s) purchased are not picked up within 30 days from the date of order, these items will be returned to our sales inventory and you WILL NOT be refunded. Thank you for understanding these policies.

Due to regulations, certain states have restrictions on importing plants. Please review the list below to ensure you're not attempting to order any restricted plants in your area.

**Important Note:** We do not ship any plants outside the U.S.

State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.