Looking for a native that will thrive in dry shade, provide a bright pop of color and attract hummingbirds? Look no further, Salvia spathacea is your plant. Blooms on this beauty can reach 3-4' in ideal conditions, and begin in late winter. A good groundcover for tough areas (such as under oaks), this salvia will spread slowly, but is not aggressive. The pink to red flowers are extremely attractive to Hummingbirds, and provide a food source for them early in the year. You can cut this plant back to the ground to rejeuvenate, and to prevent from getting leggy. A few cultivated varieties such as 'Powerline Pink' will tolerate more sun and heat than the native original.
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