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Salvia spathacea 'Las Pilitas'

Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage

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Description

The extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attracts hummingbirds. In the spring, the reddish pink flowering spikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dry shade. This variety grows lower than the parent plant and the flowers stay closer to the foliage.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers