hummingbird sage
Salvia spathacea
Description:
Highly aromatic sage; excellent drought-tolerant groundcover for sun or partial shade; creates biodiversity hotspot; attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Groundcover
Perennial
Height:
1-3 ft
Width:
3 ft
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
February-June
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Butterflies
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Hummingbirds
Bumblebees
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Shade (less than 1 hour of direct sunlight)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Remove old flower stalks after spring bloom for a neater appearance; can cut to ground to renew in late summer or fall.
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