Hummingbird Salvia
Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender'
- Outstanding heat and drought tolerance
- Attracts hummingbirds
- A 2016 All-American Selections Winner
Details
Salvia coccinea 'Summer Jewel Lavender' is a 2016 AAS Winner for it's performance across the whole country. The unique flower color of dusty lavender purple is a delight in the garden and flower containers as well as a major attractor of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. An extra bonus is how much the Goldfinch loves these flower seeds in the fall.
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Type:
Annual
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun to Part Shade
Bloom Color:
Lavender
Foliage Color:
Green
Hardiness Zone:
Not hardy
Height:
20-24 inches
Spread:
12-18 inches
Benefits:
Truly Heat Tolerant
Deer Resistant
Attracts Wildlife:
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
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