• Sage Blaze of Fire red flower spikes held against a blurred outdoor background
  • Sage Blaze of Fire fiery red blooms with orange accents on a green background
  • Sage Blaze of Fire bright red flower cluster with green leaves in the background
  • Sage Blaze of Fire red flower spikes laid on a warm terracotta background
  • Sage Blaze of Fire red-orange flower spikes against a blurred green background
In stock
Shipping now

Sage Seeds - Blaze of Fire

Compact plants are perfect for container gardens

Size
Trusted by 4M+ Gardeners
Grow Guarantee
Fast Shipping
Secure
Shipped from Asheville, NC

About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Salvia splendens

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Clumping
  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 12 inches

COLOR

  • Red

The name has it! Our Blaze of Fire is a wonderful variety of Sage, as at only a foot off the ground it features the wonderful screaming red flowers that are so popular in flower beds and containers of any size.

  • • Annual; Perfect for pollinators
  • • Popular in Flower Beds & Containers
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 10
  • 11

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 62 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 5,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sage Planting Guide to learn more.

Ready to Grow

We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

All sage
Grown by Our Community 

    Sage Seeds - Blaze of Fire FAQs

    What is Blaze of Fire Sage also known as?

    Blaze of Fire Sage is also known as Scarlet Bedding Sage.

    Is Blaze of Fire Sage resistant to animals or disease?

    Blaze of Fire Sage is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Sage Seeds - Blaze of Fire

    I planted this in Florida 8b, and it has flourished. The flowers have lasted a long time and the bumble bees love crawling in and out of them.

    Denise S. 5/5 Verified

    Sage Seeds - Blaze of Fire

    Companion Plants

    Gardening Tools