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GBIF - Salvia spathacea family classification — plantFamily
GBIF - Salvia spathacea conservation status — conservationStatus
PFAF (Plants for a Future) - Salvia spathacea — lifespan, isEdible
Wikipedia - Salvia spathacea — sunNeeds, waterNeeds, soilNotes, spacingCm, heightCm, plantFamily, lifespan, conservationStatus, insectTypes

Kolibrisalvia

Salvia spathacea

flower

Bees

Bumblebees Attracts butterflies

Butterflies

California native — one of few shade-tolerant salvias. Magenta-pink flower spikes. Spreads by rhizomes. Hummingbird favourite.

🐛 Prone to: Aphids.

Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGreat, AngelicaFair and AniseFair nearby.

Well-draining, average — tolerates shade and drought

Salvia lyrata

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