Hummingbird sage (Salvia spathacea). This fragrant, spreading perennial is excellent for dry shade areas. It does well under oak trees and other shaded areas. Its magenta-pink flowers bloom from ...

"Gardeners are about to enter the spring season (March 20), so now is the time to plan for the blooms during the summer season," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "Gardening tasks are about hands-on in the ...

Salvia selection, planting, watering ... With its large, deep red, tubular flowers, Hummingbird Sage (S. spathacea) is literally a hummingbird magnet. This California native blooms from March to May.