Plants in genus salvia
Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets'
Salvia roemeriana 'Hot Trumpets' is a native plant of central Texas and adjacent Mexico, featuring bright crimson-red tubular flowers and dark green leaves with purple veins. This small perennial forms a 1-foot wide rosette and can survive temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. It reseeds near the original clump and thrives in well-drained soil with a pH above 6.0, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Salvia 'Indigo Spires'
Salvia 'Indigo Spires' is a hybrid salvia introduced in 1979, known for its upright 3-foot tall clump and arching spikes of dark blue-purple flowers. It blooms throughout the summer and until frost, providing a long-lasting floral display. This plant is a favorite among butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Salvia 'Indigo Spires' is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in sunny locations with well-drained soil.
Salvia leucantha 'White Mischief'
Salvia leucantha 'White Mischief' is a large, clump-forming plant that can reach 4 feet tall and 8 feet wide in a single season. It produces fuzzy white flowers that nearly obscure its narrow green leaves, starting in late September. This plant is drought-tolerant and requires dry soil during very cold periods north of Zone 8. It is a favorite among hummingbirds and butterflies, adding a touch of elegance to any garden.
Salvia 'Blue Chiquita'
Salvia 'Blue Chiquita' is a compact plant with heavily quilted, dark green leaves and silvery white backing. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide mound and is topped with 20-inch spires of blue flowers from late September until frost. This salvia is deer-resistant and attracts butterflies.
Salvia 'Rockin Deep Purple'
Salvia 'Rockin Deep Purple' is a hybrid known for its vivid violet flowers with black calyx, blooming from June through September. This plant attracts bumblebees and can be cut to the ground during summer for maintenance. It is a striking addition to gardens, offering a splash of color and wildlife attraction.
Salvia miltiorrhiza
Salvia miltiorrhiza, also known as Chinese medicinal sage or danshen, is a deciduous perennial native to China and Japan. It features deeply-lobed green basal leaves and blue-purple flowers that bloom in May and June. This plant is traditionally used in Chinese medicine for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular conditions. It prefers well-draining soil and half a day of sun, thriving in open forests and grassy slopes. The plant is hardy to approximately 14°F, making it suitable for various climates.
Salvia 'Stampede Lavender'
Salvia 'Stampede Lavender' is a semi-evergreen plant with woody stems and lavender pink flowers. It blooms for about six months and is highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators. This sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant requires pruning in late winter and thrives in well-drained soil.
Salvia sylvestris 'Caradonna'
Salvia sylvestris 'Caradonna' is a perennial plant known for its striking dark purple stems and vivid blue-violet flower spikes that bloom in midsummer. It forms a compact clump about 12 inches tall and 18 inches wide, making it a favorite among hummingbirds. The plant's felty green leaves add texture to gardens, and it is recognized for its drought tolerance and deer resistance. This salvia is also appreciated for its ability to attract butterflies and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to cottage gardens and rock gardens alike.
Salvia sylvestris 'Blueberry Beret'
Salvia sylvestris 'Blueberry Beret' is a compact dwarf form of Salvia, reaching about 15 inches in height and 18 inches in width. It is known for its vibrant blue flowers that peak in April and May, with occasional reblooms in summer. This plant is attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer and rabbits. It thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and rock gardens.
Salvia greggii 'Radio Red'
Salvia greggii 'Radio Red' is a vibrant plant with bright red tubular flowers and aromatic apple-green foliage. Blooming from spring to fall, it attracts hummingbirds and pollinators. This heat and humidity-tolerant plant grows 18-24 inches tall and wide, preferring full sun and well-drained soil.
Salvia glabrescens 'Autumn Enchanter'
Salvia glabrescens 'Autumn Enchanter' is a vigorous plant from Japan, forming a 30-inch tall clump with large pink flowers featuring a violet lip. It prefers shade to sun and is generally avoided by deer and rabbits. This plant is known for its wide range of soil tolerance and its ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Salvia koyamae
Salvia koyamae is a perennial native to Honshu, Japan, known for its soft yellow tubular flowers that bloom from late summer through fall. It forms a 2-foot tall by 3-foot wide clump and prefers a shady woodland setting. This deer-resistant plant features hastate, hairy green leaves, adding a bold effect to gardens. Its lax habit creates a loose ground cover, making it ideal for naturalistic plantings. Salvia koyamae's unique foliage and late-season blooms make it a favorite among gardeners seeking to add interest to shaded areas.
Salvia greggii 'Orange Yucca Do'
Salvia greggii 'Orange Yucca Do' is a woody shrub that blooms for about six months, peaking in late summer to fall. It is sun-loving, drought-tolerant, and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. This plant requires cutting back by half to two-thirds in late winter to maintain its shape.
Salvia sylvestris 'New Dimension Rose'
Salvia sylvestris 'New Dimension Rose' is a perennial plant developed by Kieft-Pro-Seeds, featuring fragrant basal foliage and 16-inch tall flower spikes. The dark violet buds open to clear pink flowers from early May until summer heat arrives. It requires good drainage and plenty of sun, making it a vibrant addition to sunny gardens.
Salvia greggii 'Burgundy'
Salvia greggii 'Burgundy' is a woody shrub that blooms for about six months, peaking in late summer to fall. It is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Salvia greggii 'San Raphael'
Salvia greggii 'San Raphael' is a woody shrub with a spreading habit, reaching 3 to 4 feet wide. It features narrow linear foliage and orange-yellow flowers that bloom in spring and fall, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators.
Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht'
Salvia nemorosa 'Mainacht' is a compact perennial known for its rich blue flower spikes that bloom from late spring through fall. It is popular with butterflies and features blue-gray, lance-shaped aromatic foliage. This hardy plant thrives in sun, heat, and humidity, and is both deer resistant and drought tolerant once established.
Salvia farinacea 'Strata'
Salvia farinacea 'Strata' is a striking perennial known for its bicolor blue and white flower spikes that bloom from late spring through fall. This plant reaches about 15 inches in height and thrives in full sun, making it drought-tolerant and ideal for attracting bees and other pollinators. It is hardy to 0°F in well-drained soils and is not typically eaten by deer or rabbits, making it a resilient choice for gardens.
Salvia jamensis 'Blast'
Salvia jamensis 'Blast' is a woody shrub with masses of peachy salmon flowers in spring and a spectacular fall show. It forms 4-foot tall and 6-foot wide clumps, thriving in sunny areas with good drainage. This plant is drought-tolerant and attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators.
Salvia microphylla 'Fuschia'
Salvia microphylla 'Fuschia' is a woody shrub with vibrant fuchsia blooms that attract hummingbirds and other pollinators. It blooms from late spring through fall, is drought-tolerant, and thrives in sunny locations.
Salvia greggii 'Big Pink'
Salvia greggii 'Big Pink' is a woody shrub with large, violet-pink flowers and dark maroon calyces, blooming from May to November. Native to Mexico, it is a sun-loving, drought-tolerant plant that attracts hummingbirds and other pollinators. This deer-resistant shrub requires pruning in late winter to maintain its rigidly upright form.
Salvia glechomifolia
Salvia glechomifolia is a creeping perennial from Oaxaca, Mexico, known for its blue-violet flowers on 12-inch stems. It forms a groundcover mat and can survive temperatures as low as 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This plant is ideal for sunny to partially shaded areas and attracts butterflies while being resistant to deer.