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


Salvia columbariae, common name Golden chia, produces unique blooms compared to most salvia flowers. These unique salvias thrive in well-draining nutrient-rich soil, and can also thrive in sandy / rocky soil. Salvia columbariae ability to grow in harsher climates makes it perfect for California or Southwest gardens.

Cover image details: Chia sage (Salvia columbariae) wildflowers blooming in Santa Clara County, South San Francisco bay area, California_© unitysphere/123rf.com

Salvia Columbariae
Name:Golden chia
Binomial Name:Salvia columbariae
Life Cycle:Annual
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 through mid-Summer
USDA Hardiness:6-9
Size:Can grow taller than 19 inches (48 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
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Purple flowers of desert sage Salvia dorrii blooms in the desert of Southern California in summer_© steffstarr/123rf.com
Salvia Dorrii
Name:Purple sage, mint sage
Binomial Name:Salvia dorrii
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 late Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:5-9
Size:Can grow over 24 inches tall and wide (60 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to the Western United States
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Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans) flower in a garden._© Mauro Rodrigues/123rf.com
Salvia Elegans
Name:Pineapple sage
Binomial Name:Salvia elegans
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 late Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-10
Size:Can grow over 36 inches tall and wide (91 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to Mexico and Guatemala
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Mealy sage_Salvia farinacea_©Suwat Wongkham/123rf.com
Salvia Farinacea
Name:Mealy sage
Binomial Name:Salvia farinacea
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, also thrives in drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms late Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-10
Size:Can grow taller than 36 inches (90 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Also attracts butterflies
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White Greek sage flowers_Salvia fruticosa Alba_© Iva Villi/123rf.com
Salvia Fruticosa
Name:Greek sage
Binomial Name:Salvia fruticosa
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial 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 early Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Can grow over 36 inches tall and 36 inches wide (91 cm by 91 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
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Red Salvia gesneriiflora flowers_© Slavomir Durej/123rf.com
Salvia Gesneriiflora
Name:Scarlet sage
Binomial Name:Salvia gesneriiflora
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial 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:9-11
Size:Can grow taller than 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide (1.5 meters tall by 1.2 meters wide)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to Mexico
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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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