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Salvia subrotunda

Also Known As

Hummingbird Salvia

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-6'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

1-11

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Salvia subrotunda plant details

Salvia subrotunda is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia subrotunda

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: self-sowing, showy seedheads

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia subrotunda

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to South America this is often called the hummingbird salvia with multiple red flowers held in tall spires all summer long. Can get 3-4' tall. Goldfinches love the seed heads.

By: Avant Gardens

Blooming from Spring till Frost this delightful and rare Salvia species was collected from the Iguassa Falls region of Brazil and Argentina several years ago. Its seeds have since been passed around by hummingbird enthusiast as it’s not only an attractive sage but a great hummingbird favorite! Growing 3’-5’ tall and busy in form, this all-season-bloomer bears vivid scarlet flowers on long upright green stems held above the attractive bright green heart-shaped leaves. Perennial here in 9b, but it also self-sows, so you’ll get fresh new lovelies every year. Woo-hoo!