Hummingbird Sage

Salvia Spathacea

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Overview

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is an evergreen perennial native to California, ideal for shady areas, reaching heights and spreads of 1-3 feet. It boasts magenta-red flower spikes that rise above aromatic, wrinkled, green leaves in spring and summer, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators. This drought-tolerant species thrives in well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance, gracefully integrating into woodland gardens, borders, and native plant landscapes. USDA zones 8-11.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Climate Mediterranean

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is an evergreen perennial native to California

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — reaching heights and spreads of 1-3 feet

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — It boasts magenta-red flower spikes that rise above aromatic

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — green leaves in spring and summer

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — attracting hummingbirds and pollinators

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — gracefully integrating into woodland gardens

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Lamiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is an evergreen perennial native to California

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — reaching heights and spreads of 1-3 feet

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — It boasts magenta-red flower spikes that rise above aromatic

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — green leaves in spring and summer

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — attracting hummingbirds and pollinators

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — This drought-tolerant species thrives in well-drained soils and requires minimal maintenance

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — gracefully integrating into woodland gardens

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — and native plant landscapes

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — notably thriving in the region's coastal and foothill areas

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — As its common name suggests

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — this sage species is highly attractive to hummingbirds

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — courtesy of its strikingly vivid

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — though it tolerates full sun in cooler coastal climates

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — It's well-suited to woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and even as a fragrant ground cover

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Notably drought-resistant once established

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Hummingbird Sage requires minimal irrigation

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — thriving with a monthly watering regime during dry spells.<br><br>For optimal growth

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Salvia spathacea prefers well-draining soil

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — with its spread reaching up to 3 feet while maintaining a modest height of about 1 to 3 feet

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Its aromatic foliage is a rich green, with broad, ovate leaves that can stretch up to 3 inches long

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — Factor in a spreading habit via underground rhizomes

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — and it becomes a prime candidate for erosion control on slopes.<br><br>When designing landscapes

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia Spathacea) — consider the Hummingbird Sage for its low maintenance

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