Salvia has the high nectar count that hummingbirds are looking for. The perennial variety ‘Black & Blue’ is a particular favorite of landscape designer Daniel McCurry of Father Nature Landscapes in Birmingham, Alabama. “My hummingbirds love them!” he says, noting that their height (they grow 3 to 4 feet tall) helps provide a safe feeding area.
“Hummingbirds and their vibrant personalities are fun to watch—they become a part of your family. The goal is to get the birds as much nectar as possible but out of the way of predators,” he says.
You can find salvia in an array of colors and in both annual and perennial varieties, some of which are native to the United States. The ‘Black & Blue’ is only cold hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 7 to 10.
Sun Exposure: full sun
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 10, some perennial varieties are hardy as low as zone 4
Soil: moderately acidic, evenly moist, well-drained
Helpful Info: plant in well-draining soil
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Source: countryliving.com
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