Sage, Pitcher (Salvia spathacea) seeds, organic
$4.95
Family: Mint (Lamiaceae)
Hardy to Zones 9 to 12
(Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage) Evergreen, clumping perennial flowering to 2 feet. Native to the California Central Valley and Southern California. Easily one of the most sought-after sages worldwide, the plant is pineapple aromatic and covered with oil glands. The very robust flowering cola can be as thick as your wrist. The flowers occur in thick whorls–deep throated, magenta, and highly attractive to hummingbirds and sphinx moths. Plant prefers sun to part shade, moderate water. The plant thrives in the dry shade of oaks or pines. Seeds 3-5 times larger than most sage species (e.g. S. officinalis, S. apiana) and quite rare in the trade. Sow in fast-draining mix. Barely cover, tamp securely, and keep evenly moist and warm until germination. Work up in pots and transplant out when sufficiently sized. Space plants 2 feet apart. If happy, they will spread to cover the interstices, and can become a monotypic patch. I find that these can also be kept in pots but they do not like to be allowed to dry out if in pots.
Packet contains 10 seeds
5 g contains ~ 200 seeds
10 g contains ~400 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
nagi (verified owner) –
All the seeds I planted have germinated. The seedlings are adorable….so fuzzy! Thank you for offering these rare seeds of excellent quality!
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