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 spathacea is 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