Sage Seeds – Salvia Spathacea

Salvia Spathacea, commonly known as Hummingbird Sage, is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant magenta-pink blooms and aromatic foliage. This drought-tolerant plant attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. Ideal for borders, beds, or naturalized landscapes, it offers long-lasting color with minimal maintenance.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Common Name: Hummingbird Sage

• Botanical Name: Salvia spathacea

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading ground cover

• Maturity: Reaches 1–3 feet in height and 3–4 feet in spread

• Bloom Season: Late winter through summer (February–August depending on zone)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 8–11: February–May and September–October

  • Zones 6–7: March–May (as annual or overwintered in pots)

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Needs: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Fragrance: Strongly aromatic foliage

• Maintenance: Low; minimal pruning required after flowering

• Special Features: Attracts pollinators, drought and deer resistant

• Uses: Garden borders, rock gardens, pollinator habitats, and outdoor landscapes