50 Best Continued… Hummingbird Salvias (S to Z)


Salvia splendens is a beautiful red variety of salvia attracting both hummingbirds and butterflies during the plants blooming period from spring through fall. Salvia splendens is native to Brazil and thrives in full sun and well-draining nutrient-rich soil.

Cover image details: Red salvia splendens_© meaothai/123rf.com

Salvia Splendens
Name:Splendens
Binomial Name:Salvia splendens
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms mid Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:10-11
Size:Can grow taller than 4 feet (1.2 meters)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Native to Brazil
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Bicolor Salvia Splendens_© yuiyuize/123rf.com
Salvia Splendens – Bicolor
Name:Bicolor
Binomial Name:Salvia splendens
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms mid Spring through Fall
USDA Hardiness:10-11
Size:Can grow taller than 4 feet (1.2 meters)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Native to Brazil
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Flowers of the sage plant Salvia nermorosa ssp. Tesquicola_© Christian Weiß/123rf.com
Salvia Tesquicola
Name:Wild sage
Binomial Name:Salvia tesquicola
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates in sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms late Spring through Summer
USDA Hardiness:4-8
Size:Can grow larger than 12 inches tall and 12 inches wide (30 cm by 30 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
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Flowers of Salvia Transylvania, a wild salvia species from eastern Europe_© Christian Weiß/123rf.com
Salvia Transsylvanica
Name:Salvia transsylvanica
Binomial Name:Salvia transsylvanica
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:4-7
Size:Can grow to 24 inches tall and 24 inches wide (60 cm by 60 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Native to Russia and Romania
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Flower of a bog sage plant, salvia uliginosa_© Christian Weiß/123rf.com
Salvia Uliginosa
Name:Bog sage
Binomial Name:Salvia uliginosa
Life Cycle:Perennial
Sun Needs:Full sun, partial sun
Soil Needs:Well-draining nutrient-rich soil, also tolerates sandy / rocky soil
Water Needs:Maintain moist soil / also tolerates drier soils
Bloom Time:Blooms Summer through Fall
USDA Hardiness:8-11
Size:Can grow taller than 36 inches (91 cm)
Hummingbird Benefits:Provides nectar for hummingbirds
Facts:Also attracts bees
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Bog sage_Salvia uliginosa bush_© Elke Hoetzel/123rf.com
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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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