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    Salvia spathacea

    Also Known As

    • Crimson Sage
    • Hummingbird Sage

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Salvia spathacea plant details

    Salvia spathacea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with green foliage. In spring magenta, purple and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia spathacea

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta, purple and red blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia spathacea

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    OUTSTANDING, rare, aromatic perennial for light shade – Forms a 2-3' wide patch of bright green arrow shaped leaves over time – Fat pink/magenta flower spikes are 18" tall – dry shade ok – deer proof – tough – easy to grow – one of our favorite plants for the PNW!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Hummingbird Sage grows to about one foot high. It is a perennial that spreads by rhizomes. This sage is native to coastal California from Napa to Orange. As the name implies Hummingbirds work this species very heavily. Well adapted to a variety of conditions and does best with rich soil, part shade and a moderate amount of water. The deep rose-pink flowers grow on 30 inch tall flower stalks in the spring - summer. Endemic to California A source of nectar for hummingbirds No Historical Uses found. Found in thrives in chaparral, oak woodlands and coastal scrub habitats. . Communitites located in Chaparral, Northern Oak Woodland, Southern Oak Woodland, Foothill Woodland, Coastal Strand Between 0 and 2,000 feet.

    By: The Watershed Nursery

    In "A Book of Sages", Betsy Clebsch has many nice things to say about this robust perennial endemic to California, calling it one of the most beautiful native perennials. This 1 - 3’ tall evergreen sage bears large, dense, lemon sized whorls of 1” bright red to dark purple flowers February thru June. The calyces are a beautiful dark ruby red & remain attractive & interesting after flowering. Handsome, evergreen foliage, fruity scent, & unlike many Salvias, it lasts well as a cut flower. Betsy says they are wonderful planted with Nemophila menziesii “Baby Blue Eyes” & California poppies all blooming together in the spring.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia spathacea plant

    How to Grow Salvia spathacea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • seaside / salt tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple
      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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