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Botanical Name:
Salvia spathacea
Common Name(s):
Hummingbird Sage
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.
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Notes:
Dig hole, insert plant slightly higher than soil grade. Disturb root ball very little. No amendments, just native soil. No fertilizers. Backfill the hole .Water lavishly. Mulch top of soil around plant in a 4' diameter circle. - Bert Wilson Las Pilitas
Culture:
Sun:
Shade
Water:
Low
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Hydrozones:
#1
Soil Type:
Sandy
Soil Condition:
Soil pH:
Neutral
Adverse Factors:
N/A
Design:
Design Styles:
Mediterranean
Accenting Features:
Fragrance
Seasonal Interest:
Spring
Location Uses:
Bank
Special Uses:
Full
Attracts Wildlife:
Hummingbirds
Anatomy:
Flower Color:
Pink
Flower Season:
Spring
Leaf Color:
Green
Bark Color:
N/A
Fruit Color:
N/A
Fruit Season:
N/A
Fruit Type:
N/A
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