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Hummingbird Sage | Salvia spathacea
Hummingbird Sage is a fragrant, low-growing perennial native to California’s coastal regions, valued for its vibrant magenta flower spikes that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Its aromatic, textured foliage releases a pleasant pineapple-like scent when brushed. This tough, drought-tolerant groundcover thrives in dry slopes, woodland edges, and pollinator gardens, bringing vivid seasonal color to low-maintenance landscapes.
Growing Hummingbird Sage
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Light: Prefers full sun to partial shade; more shade-tolerant than many salvias.
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Soil: Thrives in well-draining sandy or loamy soils.
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Water: Drought-tolerant once established; water occasionally during prolonged dry spells.
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Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering; cut back in late fall to promote fresh growth.
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Hardiness: USDA zones 7–10; adapted to Mediterranean climates and coastal areas.
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Wildlife: A magnet for hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Shipping Info
The plant will be approximately 8–12 inches tall with a well-developed root system, grown in a 1-gallon container. Shipped without the container; roots and surrounding soil will be lightly moistened and wrapped in plastic for safe transport. Ready to plant immediately upon arrival.
Growing Zones
7 - 10
Low Temperature
20° F
High Temperature
100°F
Fragrant
Fruity, sweet scent; especially attractive to pollinators.
Polinator Required
Hummingbirds, bees
Polinator Friendly
Yes
Flower Color
Magenta
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained
Moisture
Low to Moderate
Sun Exposure
Part Shade
Mature Spread
2-4 ft
Mature Height
1-2 ft./4-5 ft.
Bloom Period
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Pruning Time
late spring
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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