This perennial herb has upright stems and forms a low rounded clump. It has dark green textured arrowhead-shaped leaves and the crimson tube-shaped flowers appear on a tall scape in dense clusters from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Salvia spathaceais naturally found in North America growing in California in moderately fertile well drained soil in an open sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Pitcher Sage is a perennial that is grown for its foliage and flowers. It is planted in cottage or small gardens as a border plant. It is also suitable for coastal planting establishing from division in 1 to 2 years and can be grown in containers. Care should be taken as the plant dislikes wet winters.ID 1893

Salvia(SAL-vee-uh) spathacea(SPATH-a-see-ah)

Lamiaceae(lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
(Labiatae)
Mint Family