I’m waiting for hummingbirds to discover my tropical sage plants. Last fall, my daughter removed a large patch of the pretty scarlet-colored flowers from one of her garden beds, but before tossing the ...

Among the most popular, colorful and easy-care natives is tropical sage, a short-lived, reseeding perennial that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Suitable for sun or moderate shade, tropical ...

The long, sizzling, humid days of August can be rough on flowering plants in the landscape. Gardeners can choose to avoid the heat by putting the garden to bed and stay inside during the hottest part ...

Tropical sage (Salvia coccinea) grows in sun or moderate shade, drawing butterflies to its flowers year-round. Generally under 2 feet tall, but occasionally topping 4 feet, this adaptable, short-lived ...

Both scarlet sage (Salvia coccinea) and lyreleaf sage (S. lyrata) are native wildflowers. Lyreleaf sage, however, with light-blue blossoms, can seem a bit dull compared to tropical sage, which flaunts ...