50 Best Continued… Hummingbird Salvias (G to J)


Salvia greggii is a stunning variety of red salvia with a long blooming period during the season. Blooming begins in late Spring and continues through Fall. Salvia greggii is native to Southwest Texas and can tolerate sandy / rocky soil, though it thrives in well-draining nutrient-rich soil.

Cover image details: Red flowers of Autumn sage (Salvia greggii)_© Christian Weiß/123rf.com

Salvia Greggii
Name:Autumn sage
Binomial Name:Salvia greggii
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 late Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:7-9
Size:Can grow to over 36 inches tall (91 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to Southwest Texas
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Dancing Dolls Sage, hybrids between S. microphylla and S. greggii_© westhimal/123rf.com
Salvia Greggii
Name:Dancing Dolls Sage
Binomial Name:Salvia greggii
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 late Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:7-9
Size:Can grow to over 36 inches tall (91 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
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Playa Rosa_Salvia greggii_© westhimal/123rf.com
Salvia Greggii
Name:Playa Rosa
Binomial Name:Salvia greggii
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 late Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:7-9
Size:Can grow to over 36 inches tall (91 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to Southwest Texas
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Blue anise sage_Salvia guaranitica_© Jem Esteron/123rf.com
Salvia Guaranitica
Name:Anise-scented sage
Binomial Name:Salvia guaranitica
Life Cycle:Perennial shrub
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil
Bloom Time:Blooms mid-Summer to mid-Fall
USDA Hardiness:7-10
Size:Can grow taller than 5 feet (1.5m)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds, also this shrub could provide hummingbirds a safe space to nest.
Facts:Native to South America
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Salvia hispanica, known as Chia_© Sheryl Caston/123rf.com
Salvia Hispanica
Name:Chia
Binomial Name:Salvia hispanica
Life Cycle:Annual
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
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Can grow over 5 feet tall (1.5 meters)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Native to southern Mexica and Guatemala
Salvia hispanica and Salvia columbariae are both known as “Chia”.
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Flowers of the Roseleaf sage (Salvia involucrata)_© Christian Weiß/123rf.com
Salvia Involucrata
Name:Roseleaf sage
Binomial Name:Salvia involucrata
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 mid-Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:7-11
Size:Can grow over 5 feet tall (1.5 meters)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
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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