50 Best Continued… Hummingbird Salvias (Ca. to Co.)

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Salvia cadmica is a beautiful purple salvia that blooms Spring to early Summer, and growing over 36 inches tall, 24 inches wide (91 cm tall by 60 cm wide). Salvia cadmica provides nectar to hummingbirds.

Cover image details: Flowers of a wand sage (Salvia cadmica)_© Christian Weiß/123rf.com

Salvia Cadmica
Name:Salvia cadmica
Binomial Name:Salvia cadmica
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also thrives in sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring to early Summer
USDA Hardiness:7-10
Size:Over 36 inches tall, 24 inches wide (91 cm tall by 60 cm wide)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar to hummingbirds
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Canary Island Sage_Salvia canariensis_© whiskybottle/123rf.com
Salvia Canariensis
Name:Canary Island sage
Binomial Name:Salvia canariensis
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also thrives in sandy / rocky soil.
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, also thrives in drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Can grow larger than 28 inches tall, 24 inches wide (71 cm by 60 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Also attracts Bees
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Cleveland sage (Salvia clevelandii) flowers on a blue sky background, California__© unitysphere/123rf.com
Salvia Clevelandii
Name:Cleveland sage
Binomial Name:Salvia clevelandii
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also thrives in sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, also thrives in drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Can grow over 4 feet tall and 4 feet wide (1.2 meters by 1.2 meters)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
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Purple Coahuila Sage (Salvia coahuilensis)_© shihina/123rf.com
Salvia Coahuilensis
Name:Coahuila sage
Binomial Name:Salvia coahuilensis
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also thrives in sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, also thrives in drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Spring and Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Grows to over 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to the Mexican state of Coahuila
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeding on red Sage_Salvia coccinea_Texas sage, blood sage_© Daniel Russell Ripplinger/123rf.com
Salvia coccinea
Name:Texas sage, blood sage
Binomial Name:Salvia coccinea
Life Cycle:Annual
Sun Needs:Full sun, part sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also thrives in sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil, also thrives in drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-10
Size:Can grow to over 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide (1.2 meters by .60 meters)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
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Blue anise sage (Salvia coerulea ‘Black and Blue’)_© Nikolay Kurzenko/123rf.com
Salvia Coerulea
Name:Anise scented sage
Binomial Name:Salvia coerulea
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer and Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Can grow over 18 inches tall (45 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
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Please note: While we have worked to provide the most accurate information, climate and growing location will impact the size, height, bloom-time, annual/perennial status, and may impact color. We have gathered this data from personal experience, with online resources used for additional clarification. Additional references include google and usda.gov

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