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Salvia spathacea 'Cerro Alto'
(Apricot Hummingbird Sage or Cerro Alto Pitcher Sage) Highly desirable and spectacular in all ways, this California native Sage is a rare apricot flowered variety from the mountains behind Big Sur, California.

Its mounding growth spreads gently with underground runners., and in favorable conditions can reach three feet across.  The leaves are less lobed than the species, but still sticky and richly scented, the flowers are very large, warm apricot color in large clusters on tall spikes.  The flowers darken as they age

This is the strongest growing, most vigorous clone of Hummingbird Sage we have seen.


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In stock 5 item(s) available
Weight 1.00 lbs
Common name   Apricot Hummingbird Sage or Cerro Alto Pitcher Sage
USDA Zone   8 - 11
Size (h/w/fh)   24"/24"/42"
Exposure   Sun - partial shade
Soil   Humus rich & well drained
Water   Low to moderate
Pot size   3 1/2 inch deep pot
Price: $7.50

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