Salvia Spathacea Seeds – Hummingbird Sage

Bring vibrant color and pollinator activity to your garden with Salvia Spathacea Seeds (commonly known in the U.S. as Hummingbird Sage). This perennial is valued for its fragrant foliage and striking flower spikes that attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies. Easy to grow in well-drained soil, Salvia Spathacea thrives in a variety of garden settings, from wildflower gardens to ornamental beds.

Features:

• Known as Hummingbird Sage in the U.S.

• Produces striking reddish-purple flower spikes with aromatic foliage

• Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees

• Drought-tolerant and low maintenance once established

• Ideal for native plant gardens, borders, and naturalized landscapes

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Salvia spathacea

• Common Name (U.S.): Hummingbird Sage

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading groundcover

• Height: 2 to 3 feet

• Bloom Season: Spring to early summer

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

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

• Water Needs: Low to moderate (drought-tolerant once established)

• USDA Zones: 8 – 11

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: Best for germination in Zones 8–11

  • Fall: Suitable for mild winter regions

• Germination Time: 14–21 days under proper conditions

• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart for healthy growth