Salvia spathacea 'Las Pilitas'

hummingbird sage

A very LOW form of the fragrant hummingbird sage, selected and introduced by Las Pilitas Nursery. Ground hugging foliage spreads to form handsome mats 3 - 6 ft. wide. Flower stems rise 18 inches above the foliage with ball-like clusters of magenta flowers which are bee and hummingbird favorites. Best with light shade and occasional summer water. Deer resistant.

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Call to confirm current supply. Availability as of March 28, 2024:
We do not ship.

Sorry; this plant is out of stock at present.

Bloom Time

Spring

Summer

Additional Characteristics

California Native

This plant is native to California

Drought Tolerant

This is a drought-tolerant plant

Evergreen

Plants that do not lose their leaves

Groundcover

Low and spreading perennials and shrubs

Attracts Pollinators

This plant attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators

Attracts Hummingbirds

This plant attracts hummingbirds

Deer-Resistant

This plant is frequently resistant to deer browsing

Fragrant

This plant has fragrant leaves or flowers

Under Oaks

Plants suitable for shady locations that are relatively summer dry

A note about our inventory:

We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through December. We last updated our inventory on March 28, 2024. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Prices subject to change.

Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants.

This list reflects retail prices. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices.