General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 8a -12.2 °C (10 °F) to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 - 24 inches
Plant Spread: 24 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Fragrant
Other: Sticky
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Magenta, dark pink
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Salt tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Little Hummingbird Sage
  • Salvia

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Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
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Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Started blooming on September 1
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-03
Beautiful flowers and beautiful color!
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-06
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
Location: My garden in Kentucky
Date: 2013-09-05
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