HUMMINGBIRD SAGE

Salvia spathacea

Chumash: pax Español: Diosa

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Plant Description

Category: Perennial herb

Origin: Near the coast it is found in coastal strand or chaparral. Inland and slightly higher in elevation, it occurs in oak woodland and other woodland types.

Evergreen: Yes

Flower Color: Pink and red flowering spikes

Bloomtime: Year round, especially in Winter/Spring

Height: 1 - 3 ft.

Exposure: Shade, partly shady

Drought Tolerant: Yes

Alternate Names: Crimson Sage

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Hummingbird sage is a magnet for pollinators. It supports bees, butterflies, moths and of course, hummingbirds. Its beautiful flowers have a wonderful fragrance and can be seen in the springtime. You will find this sage in shady spots with some moisture. It makes a beautiful ground cover as it spreads by its rhizomes.

The leaves have been used in tea as a decongestant by Native Americans and others. It makes a lovely tea with a bit of honey added. Salvia comes from the Latin salveo, “to save” which refers to the medicinal uses of many salvias

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