California Hummingbird Sage Seeds – Magenta Red

California Hummingbird Sage (Salvia spathacea) is a fragrant, evergreen perennial native to California, admired for its striking magenta-red flower spikes that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. This drought-tolerant variety grows well in sunny or partially shaded areas and is an excellent choice for native, ornamental, or pollinator gardens.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant

• Botanical Name: Salvia spathacea

• Common Name: California Hummingbird Sage

• Flower Color: Magenta red

• Bloom Time: Spring through early summer

• Maturity: Blooms within the first year when started early

• Height: 18–30 inches

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–11

• Growing Season: Spring to early fall

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 8–9: February–April

  • Zones 10–11: January–March

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering: Low once established; drought-tolerant

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Uses: Ornamental landscaping, pollinator gardens, native plant habitats