Salvia spathacea, Hummingbird Sage gritty soils Despite the woodland heritage of

Despite the woodland heritage of the species

Winter grey-blue foliage stays clean and tidy

Wiry gray stems zig zag to form a dense but airy thicket

This is a naturally-occurring hybrid Mimulus from California — a robust perennial with abundant pink flowers that have a darker pink streak mid-petal

little balloon-shaped flower buds open to form 2+ inch wide

Salvia spathacea, Hummingbird Sage gritty soils Despite the woodland heritage ofFruity scented sage with dramatic red and pink tubular flower spikes that are hummingbird magnets. Bright green, arrow shaped leaves can be up to 6 inches long. The seed heads are quite showy as well. Mature size: 1 3 ft T x 3 5 ft W Minimum temperature: 10 F