Plants in genus salvia
Salvia darcyi 'Presidio'
Salvia darcyi 'Presidio' is a native plant from Nuevo Leon, Mexico, forming a 3-foot tall mound with fragrant, light green foliage. It produces 20-inch spikes of vermillion-orange flowers that attract hummingbirds. This plant thrives in full sun and is drought-tolerant.
Salvia 'Phyllis Fancy'
Salvia 'Phyllis Fancy' is a tall perennial hybrid with purple spikes of light lavender flowers. It attracts hummingbirds and monarch butterflies and features a bicolor calyx with purple on top and green on the bottom. This plant is drought-tolerant and can grow up to 7 feet tall, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Salvia 'Mystic Spires'
Salvia 'Mystic Spires' is a perennial known for its compact, well-branched growth and striking royal purplish-blue flowers that bloom from summer to autumn. It is hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9 and is drought-tolerant once established. This plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds while being resistant to deer and rabbits. It thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading for frequent rebloom.
Salvia sylvestris 'East Friesland'
Salvia sylvestris 'East Friesland' is a dark lavender selection that withstands summer heat well. It offers its best flowering in early spring, making it a resilient choice for sunny gardens.
Salvia greggii 'Texas Wedding'
Salvia greggii 'Texas Wedding' is a hardy sub-shrub with deer-resistant woody stems and small, narrow evergreen leaves. It produces masses of white flowers from late spring into fall, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This low-maintenance plant thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, making it ideal for drought-tolerant gardens.
Salvia 'Madeline'
Salvia 'Madeline' is a perennial plant discovered by Piet Oudolf, known for its bicolor flowers with a blue upper calyx and white lower lip. It attracts hummingbirds and thrives in bright sun with good drainage.
Salvia greggii 'Purple Pastel'
Salvia greggii 'Purple Pastel', also known as 'Autumn Sage', is a compact woody shrub that blooms heavily in spring and fall. It is drought-tolerant, attracts pollinators, and requires well-drained soil.
Salvia microphylla var. neurepia
Salvia microphylla var. neurepia is a clump-forming plant with small green leaves that release a fruity scent when crushed. It produces pinkish-red flowers from late spring through fall, attracting hummingbirds and other pollinators. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant blooms for nearly six months, making it a vibrant addition to gardens.
Salvia jamensis 'Rose Bicolor'
Salvia jamensis 'Rose Bicolor' is a hybrid salvia with rosy and light yellow flowers. It forms a woody clump and blooms from late April, with a pause in summer, resuming in mid-September.
Salvia sylvestris 'Violet Riot'
Salvia sylvestris 'Violet Riot' is a perennial plant with aromatic basal leaves and 2-foot tall branched flower spikes. It produces dark violet-purple flowers with a purple-black floral calyx, offering a denser habit and more concentrated color than 'May Night'. This plant thrives in full sun with good drainage and is suitable for cottage gardens, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Salvia sylvestris 'Violet Riot' is a vibrant addition to any garden, providing long-lasting color and fragrance.
Salvia jamensis 'Golden Girl'
Salvia jamensis 'Golden Girl' is a woody shrub that forms a 2-foot tall by 4-foot wide patch, blooming from late April through summer with butter-yellow flowers tinged with orange. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant attracts hummingbirds and requires trimming in late winter.
Salvia greggii 'Raspberry Royale'
Salvia greggii 'Raspberry Royale' is a woody shrub with raspberry-colored flowers that bloom heavily in spring and fall. It forms a large, dense bush and is highly favored by hummingbirds and other pollinators. This drought-tolerant plant requires trimming in late winter and thrives in sunny locations.
Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious'
Salvia elegans 'Golden Delicious' is a perennial with bright gold foliage that turns green, emitting a pineapple scent. It produces red flowers in early fall, attracting hummingbirds. This plant benefits from afternoon shade in hot summers and is known for its resilience.
Salvia 'Stampede Punch'
Salvia 'Stampede Punch' is a woody shrub that forms 18-inch tall by 2-foot wide clumps, known for its fruit punch pink flowers with black calyces. Blooming from mid-spring until fall, this sun-loving plant is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant. It requires trimming in late winter and thrives in well-drained soil, making it a vibrant addition to gardens. The plant is favored by hummingbirds and pollinators, adding ecological value to its ornamental appeal.
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips'
Salvia microphylla 'Hot Lips' is a fast-growing woody shrub known for its bicolor flowers with red tips and white lips. It forms a clump about 30 inches tall and 6 feet wide, blooming for about six months from late summer to fall. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant is highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. Its flowers change color with the seasons, adding dynamic interest to gardens.
Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana'
Salvia glabrescens 'Momobana' is a Japanese sage with glossy, dark green leaves and hot pink flowers that bloom in October. It forms 18-inch tall clumps and prefers moist, organic soils in shaded areas.
Salvia puberula 'Hidalgo'
Salvia puberula 'Hidalgo' is a bushy sage that reaches about 3 feet in height and width, known for its fuzzy light green leaves and pink flowers that bloom in early fall. This perennial is native to Mexico and attracts butterflies while being resistant to deer and rabbits. It thrives in sunny to partially sunny locations and can tolerate both dry and slightly moist conditions. Its unique texture and vibrant blooms make it a standout in any garden, particularly in rain gardens or as a sun perennial.
Salvia 'Blue Marvel'
Salvia 'Blue Marvel' is a hardy perennial known for its vibrant violet-blue flowers that bloom from spring to frost. It grows to about 10-12 inches tall and a foot wide, with aromatic dark gray-green foliage. This plant is a favorite among bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and is both heat and cold tolerant. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and once established, it is drought tolerant. Additionally, it is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens in USDA zones 4 to 9.
Salvia leucantha 'Eder'
Salvia leucantha 'Eder' is a chartreuse yellow-edged variety of Salvia leucantha, with 3-foot tall stalks and terminal spikes of fuzzy purple flowers in early October. It requires dry soil in winter to survive in marginal hardiness zones.
Salvia microphylla 'San Carlos Festival'
Salvia microphylla 'San Carlos Festival' is a compact plant with red-violet flowers that bloom from early May through November. It attracts hummingbirds and thrives in sunny, well-drained conditions.
Salvia guaranitica 'Rhythm And Blues'
Salvia guaranitica 'Rhythm And Blues' forms a dense 3-foot tall clump with dark green leaves and dark blue-purple flowers from early July to frost. It thrives in full sun to bright shade and grows in wet to fairly dry soils. This plant is favored by hummingbirds and is avoided by deer and rabbits.
Salvia officinalis 'Berggarten'
Known as Berggarten Sage, this plant features bright green to downy gray leaves. It is a type of sage with a distinctive appearance and is used both ornamentally and culinarily.
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland'
Salvia nemorosa 'East Friesland' is a compact plant known for its deep purple flower spikes and lance-shaped light green leaves. This plant blooms from summer to fall and attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life to gardens. It is deer-resistant and drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for sunny locations. The plant's sterile flowers require regular deadheading for continuous blooms, and it should be divided every 3-5 years to maintain its vigor. Its vibrant flowers and ease of care make it a popular choice for gardeners.
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria'
Salvia farinacea 'Victoria' is a half-hardy perennial with dark blue flowers on compact plants. It blooms all summer and is hardy for three years, making it a reliable choice for adding color to gardens. This plant is known for attracting butterflies and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Salvia microphylla 'La Trinidad Pink'
Salvia microphylla 'La Trinidad Pink' is a woody shrub known for its red-violet flowers that bloom in spring and fall. This plant forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and is appreciated for its drought tolerance and ability to attract hummingbirds and pollinators. 'La Trinidad Pink' thrives in sunny locations and can tolerate wet spells with proper drainage. Its long blooming period and vibrant flowers make it a favorite among gardeners looking to add color and wildlife interest to their landscapes.
Salvia guaranitica 'Argentina Skies'
Salvia guaranitica 'Argentina Skies' is a vigorous plant with tubular sky-blue flowers that attract hummingbirds. It thrives in full sun to bright shade and grows in wet to average moisture soils. This plant blooms from spring to frost and is avoided by deer and rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.