Salvia spathacea |
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Hummingbird or Pitcher Sage |
Description
The extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attracts hummingbirds. In the spring, the red-pink flowering spikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dry shade but can grow in full to part sun also. It grows to 1'-2' tall and is drought and cold tolerant once it's established.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.