Not long ago, we talked about how hummingbirds like the monkey flower. But that's not the only plant. If you’re looking for a native flowering plant that is hardy enough to live just about anywhere in Los Angelesand will attract hummingbirds like crazy, you can hardly do better than the salvias – a variety of sages that look great and bring a ton of life to your garden. And you’ll also get color – reds and blues.

While it’s a hardy plant, ask the folks at your nursery which ones work best in your specific area – whether you live at the beach, in the desert, or up in the hills, there’s going to be a right one for your yard.

It’s a good spring-fall plant that will make your native garden light up with bugs and birds and all the things you’re looking for.