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California Native Plant

Salvia spathacea

Hummingbird or Pitcher Sage

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: El Nativo Growers, Inc.

 

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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.