Hummingbird Sage

Salvia spathacea

Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea)
Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea)

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Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea)

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Hummingbird Sage

Salvia spathacea

KEY DETAILS

Plant Type

Perennial herb

Light

Part Shade, deep shade, full sun

Soil

Tolerates a variety of soils

Size

1–3′ tall and 3′ wide

Bloom Time

February to July

Sun Exposures per day

Shade:  Less than 3 hours of direct sun

Part shade: 3-4 hours of direct sun

Part Sun: 5–6 hours of direct sun

Full Sun:  Receives 6+ hours of direct sun