Plants in genus salvia
Salvia sylvestris 'Wrong Night'
Salvia sylvestris 'Wrong Night' is a perennial known for its dark blue flower spikes that bloom from early spring to early summer. It was named the Perennial Plant Association's plant of the year in 1997 and is appreciated for its quilted green leaves.
Salvia guaranitica 'Omaha'
Salvia guaranitica 'Omaha' is a striking perennial known for its variegated leaves and large, dark blue flowers that bloom from spring to frost. This plant can reach up to 6 feet in height and thrives in full sun to bright shade, preferring wet to average moisture soils. It is particularly attractive to hummingbirds while being resistant to deer and rabbits. After frost, it should be cut back to the ground to encourage new growth.
Salvia 'Waverly'
Salvia 'Waverly' is a perennial with a growth habit similar to S. leucantha, featuring fuzzy white flowers with purple specks. It blooms from late spring through fall, attracting butterflies and adding color to gardens.
Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder'
Salvia farinacea 'Blue Bedder' is a perennial with upright blue flowers that bloom from early spring to summer. It is low maintenance and drought tolerant, thriving in full sun and adaptable to various soil types. This plant attracts bees and pollinators and is not usually eaten by deer or rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Salvia microphylla 'Wild Watermelon'
Salvia microphylla 'Wild Watermelon' is a hardy, vigorous shrub with gigantic pink flowers that bloom in spring and fall. It is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant that attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. This salvia blooms for about six months and requires cutting back in late winter.
Salvia 'Maraschino'
Salvia 'Maraschino' is a hybrid salvia known for its bright velvet-red flowers and narrow green foliage. This hardy plant blooms heavily in spring and again from September to November, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. It forms a 3-foot wide clump and thrives in well-drained locations, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny gardens.
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' is a perennial plant known for its striking blue-purple blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This aromatic plant features gray-green foliage and is hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires full sun and well-drained soil. Regular deadheading is necessary for continuous blooms, making it a vibrant addition to sunny garden spots.
Salvia sylvestris 'Sweet 16'
Salvia sylvestris 'Sweet 16' is a perennial known for its lavender pink flowers with darker lavender lips. It forms 2-foot wide clumps of foliage and produces tall flower spikes, making it a great choice for dry soils. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Salvia 'Bumbleberry'
Salvia 'Bumbleberry' is a perennial plant with intensely fuchsia-pink blooms and dark purple-wine colored spikes. It attracts butterflies and pollinators and is both deer and rabbit resistant. This plant is heat and cold tolerant, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil.
Salvia reptans 'West Texas'
Salvia reptans 'West Texas' is a native plant from the Trans-Pecos region, known for its needle-thin green leaves and dark cobalt-blue flowers that bloom in September. It performs well in dry, gravelly, mountainous washes and thrives in well-drained soils.
Salvia 'Ultra Violet'
Salvia 'Ultra Violet' is a compact woody shrub with small purple flowers that attract hummingbirds. It blooms for about six months, requiring well-drained soil and full sun.
Salvia jamensis 'California Sunset'
Salvia jamensis 'California Sunset' is a hybrid salvia that combines the best traits of Salvia greggii and Salvia microphylla. This woody-stemmed perennial forms a clump about 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide, with striking peachy-orange flower spikes appearing in spring and fall. It is highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators, and its drought tolerance makes it a great choice for sunny, low-maintenance gardens. Blooming for about six months, this plant is a favorite among gardeners looking for long-lasting color.
Salvia 'Endless Love'
Salvia 'Endless Love', selected by Piet Oudolf, is a robust plant with 2-foot tall rosettes and 9-inch long spikes of light lavender flowers in mid-June. It offers a longer flowering period than Salvia 'Purple Rain' and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations.
Salvia 'Newe Yaar'
Salvia 'Newe Yaar' is a hybrid sage with a clump of grey-green lobed foliage that reaches 3 feet tall and 6 feet wide. In spring, it is adorned with spikes of small lavender flowers. This plant requires good drainage and plenty of sun, and it is known for its milder taste due to lower camphor levels. It is uncertainly hardy north of Zone 7.
Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl'
Salvia madrensis 'Red Neck Girl' is a plant native to Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental Mountains, known for its large, fuzzy, silvery green leaves and butter-yellow flowers in late September. It grows at elevations of 4,000 to 5,000 feet.
Salvia 'Cherry Queen'
Salvia 'Cherry Queen' is a hybrid woody shrub with brilliant red flowers and a semi-prostrate habit. It blooms for about six months, peaking from late summer into fall, and is a favorite of hummingbirds and other pollinators. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant is low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of garden settings.
Salvia 'Blue By You'
Salvia 'Blue By You' is a hardy plant with royal purplish-blue flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. It blooms from spring to autumn and is both heat and cold tolerant. This plant grows 20-24 inches tall and spreads 18-24 inches wide, requiring full sun and well-drained soil.
Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red'
Salvia greggii 'Furman's Red' is a vibrant plant known for its bright red blooms that last from May to October. This aromatic plant attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and is drought-resistant once established. It grows up to 2 feet in height and width, thriving in full sun and USDA zones 5 to 10.
Salvia greggii 'Furmans Red'
Salvia greggii 'Furmans Red' is a woody shrub with an upright growth habit, reaching about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide. It produces bright red flowers from late spring to early fall, providing six months of vibrant color. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant is highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. It can tolerate wet spells if the soil is well-drained, making it a versatile choice for various garden conditions. Its low-maintenance nature makes it a favorite among gardeners.
Salvia 'Cherry Chief'
Salvia 'Cherry Chief' is a hybrid known for its bright red flowers that bloom from late spring to fall. This erect, bush-like plant grows up to 3 feet wide and is favored by hummingbirds and pollinators. It is drought-tolerant, thrives in full sun, and requires minimal maintenance, although spent flower stalks should be trimmed in late winter.
Salvia sylvestris 'Royal Crimson Distinction'
Salvia sylvestris 'Royal Crimson Distinction' is a perennial plant that blooms from May to June, with royal crimson flower spikes. It grows up to 2 feet tall and is known for attracting butterflies and being deer-resistant.
Salvia 'Purple Majesty'
Salvia 'Purple Majesty' is a hybrid salvia with 4-foot tall clumps and 10-inch terminal spikes of dark blue-purple flowers. It blooms from mid-summer until fall and is known for its good winter hardiness. This plant performs best in rich soil and attracts butterflies.
Salvia microphylla 'Lutea'
Salvia microphylla 'Lutea', also known as Autumn Sage, is a woody shrub native to Mexico. It features light buttery yellow flowers and nearly black calyces, blooming continuously from spring into fall. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant is favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Salvia 'Pink Delight'
Salvia 'Pink Delight' is a hybrid sage with 18-inch wide basal rosettes of large green leaves and 2-foot tall spikes of pink flowers. It begins blooming in late March and can re-flower if old flower stalks are cut back. This plant tolerates dry or slightly moist conditions and is resistant to deer and rabbits. Its vibrant blooms and easy care make it a popular choice for sunny gardens and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Salvia rosmarinus 'Arp'
Salvia rosmarinus 'Arp' is the hardiest rosemary cultivar, known for its thick gray-green leaves with a lemony scent and pungent taste. Originally discovered in Arp, Texas, in 1972, it is widely used in cooking and is pet-friendly. This evergreen plant is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a durable choice for gardens in USDA zones 6-10.
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumblesnow'
Salvia nemorosa 'Bumblesnow' is a hardy perennial with snowy-white flowers and aromatic green foliage. It attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds, and is both drought and salt-tolerant. Growing 10-12 inches tall and spreading 12-14 inches wide, it is suitable for USDA Zones 3-8. Deadheading encourages rebloom, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens.
Salvia glabrescens 'Autumn Equinox'
Salvia glabrescens 'Autumn Equinox' is a Japanese woodland sage with large bicolor purple and light lavender flowers. It forms 2-foot tall clumps that expand annually, reaching up to 6-7 feet in width. This plant prefers good drainage and light shade, and it is avoided by deer and rabbits while attracting pollinators.
Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue'
Salvia azurea 'Little Boy Blue' is a perennial plant forming an upright clump about 4 feet tall. It features heavily branched stalks with pure azure blue flowers that bloom starting in mid-August. This plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a resilient choice for gardens.