{"title":"Hummingbird Plants","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"autumn-sage-lipstick-coral-salvia-greggii-lipstick","title":"Autumn Sage 'Lipstick' (Coral) (Salvia greggii 'Lipstick')","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eAutumn Sage ‘Lipstick’ (Coral)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia greggii ‘Lipstick’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn Sage, Gregg’s Sage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003ePlant Name\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBotanical name\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 1.05em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pick:\u003c\/strong\u003e An easy, reliable native shrub with continuous blooms that hummingbirds love.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 ft tall × 2–3 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Native Cultivar\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Favorite, Nectar Source\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Garden, Xeriscape, Container-Friendly\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Clumping\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Spring, Summer, Fall (Long Bloom)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact native sage with bright coral-red blooms and exceptional performance in hot, dry landscapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  ‘Lipstick’ is a selected form of Autumn Sage known for its vivid coral-red flowers and reliable, repeat blooming. It maintains a neat, mounded shape and brings consistent color to sunny beds and containers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLong bloom season with repeat flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles heat, drought, and poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact, manageable size\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to mix into both native and ornamental plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A strong nectar source for pollinators, including hummingbirds, throughout the growing season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Its long bloom period provides consistent floral resources in warm-weather landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It excels in dry, rocky, or sandy conditions and is ideal for low-water landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eXeriscape and low-water gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSunny beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContainers and small garden spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers well-drained soil; performs best in rocky or sandy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Light pruning after bloom cycles encourages fuller growth and continued flowering. Avoid overwatering or heavy soils.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Autumn Sage is highly drought tolerant and performs best in well-drained, low-water conditions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. Plants are held for your scheduled pickup window.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/plant-sale-information-policies\"\u003e\n    View Plant Sale Information \u0026amp; Policies\n  \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Lake Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50798656913696,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5\"","offer_id":50798656946464,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gallon","offer_id":50798656979232,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3 gallon","offer_id":50798657012000,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 gallon","offer_id":50798657044768,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/5658\/9088\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_81c80fb3-89ca-4d8a-bebb-f0e8730cc8e0.jpg?v=1776868379"},{"product_id":"turks-cap-red-malvaviscus-arboreus-var-drummondii","title":"Turk’s Cap (Red) (Malvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eTurk’s Cap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMalvaviscus arboreus var. drummondii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turk’s Cap Mallow, Drummond’s Turk’s Cap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Plant Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part Shade to Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e📏 \u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 ft tall × 3–6 ft wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"plant-traits\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003ePlant Traits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eNative Status\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Texas Native\u003cbr\u003e\n      North Texas Native\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eWildlife Value\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Pollinator Favorite, Nectar Source,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Seed Food\u003c\/span\u003e,\n      \u003cspan class=\"no-wrap\"\u003eBird: Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGarden Use\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Understory Shrub, Screening, Naturalized Planting\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eGrowth Behavior\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n    Spreading Clump\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-row\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-label\"\u003eSeasonal Interest\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"plant-trait-value\"\u003e\n      Summer, Fall (Long Bloom)\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA reliable native shrub for shade, with distinctive red blooms that attract hummingbirds through the heat of summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Turk’s Cap forms a soft, spreading shrub with maple-like leaves and unique red flowers that never fully open, giving them their signature “turban” shape. It thrives in shaded landscapes and continues blooming well into fall, even during hot North Texas summers.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌼 Why it works\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne of the best-performing natives for shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlooms reliably through summer heat into fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandles a wide range of conditions once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks as a loose screen or background shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🐦 Wildlife value\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  A strong nectar source for hummingbirds and other pollinators during the bloom season.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Dense growth provides cover, and the plant contributes to overall habitat value in shaded landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e🌱 Where it thrives\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Best in part shade to shade, especially under trees or along woodland edges. It adapts well to typical garden soils and performs reliably in established landscapes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderstory plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShaded beds and woodland edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNaturalized or informal plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adapts to a range of soils, including clay, but performs best with some organic matter and moderate drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e✂️ Growth \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  May die back to the ground in colder winters and return in spring. Can be cut back to maintain shape or encourage fuller growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e💧 Water (establishment note)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Water regularly during establishment; once established, Turk’s Cap tolerates typical dry periods but performs best with occasional deep watering during extended drought.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Order online and select a pickup time at checkout. 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