Salvia Species, Crimson Sage, Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage
Salviaspathacea

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Salvia (SAL-vee-uh)
Species: spathacea (spath-ay-SEE-uh)

Synonym:Audibertia grandiflora

Synonym:Audibertiella grandiflora

Synonym:Ramona grandiflora

Height

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color
N/A

Bloom Time
Fuchsia (red-purple)

Foliage
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Other details
Shiny/Glossy

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Category

Soil pH requirements
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements
Perennials

Where to Grow