Lighthouse Red Salvia Seeds

Lighthouse Red Salvia is a brilliant annual that produces vibrant spikes of intense scarlet-red flowers from late spring until frost, creating one of the brightest displays in the summer garden. The upright flower spikes rise above neat, bushy green foliage, providing months of continuous color while serving as an exceptional nectar source for pollinators. Its compact, uniform growth and nonstop blooming make it an excellent choice for borders, containers, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens.

The tubular, nectar-rich blossoms are irresistible to hummingbirds, butterflies, honeybees, native bees, and numerous other beneficial pollinating insects. Hummingbirds are especially attracted to the vivid red flowers, often returning repeatedly throughout the day to feed. The exceptionally long blooming season ensures a steady supply of nectar from early summer until frost, making Lighthouse Red one of the finest annuals for supporting wildlife.

Growing 12 to 18 inches tall, Lighthouse Red thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil with moderate moisture. It tolerates summer heat exceptionally well and continues flowering with minimal maintenance, requiring only occasional removal of spent flower spikes to encourage even heavier blooming. Ideal for pollinator gardens, bedding displays, patio containers, and edging, it delivers reliable color and outstanding garden performance throughout the season.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Salvia splendens
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 12–18 inches
Spread: 10–14 inches
Flower Color: Brilliant scarlet red
Bloom Season: Late spring until frost
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
Hardiness: Grown as an annual
Bee Attraction: Excellent
Butterfly Attraction: Excellent
Hummingbird Attraction: Excellent

Seedman Notes
Lighthouse Red is one of the finest red salvias for attracting hummingbirds while providing season-long color in the garden. Its brilliant scarlet flower spikes, compact habit, and remarkable ability to draw bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds make Salvia splendens an outstanding choice for pollinator gardens, public landscapes, and colorful summer displays.