For hummers, you might want to get a Salvia greggii, it blooms
earlier. The leaves are edible but more herbal, less fruity.

I had a honeydew melon salvia that was a wonderful hummingbird magnet -

oh, speaking of salvia, I got a new one Monday. It's a microphylla and the
top of the flower is white, and the two bottom lips are bright cherry red.
It's called 'Hot Lips' Very striking!
Hummers also love 'Lady in Red' a tender perennial, but its still blooming
like crazy here.
Emilie
NorCal