One of the longest-blooming salvia plants is ‘Raspberry Delight’ (Salvia greggii ‘Raspberry Delight’). It presents clusters of raspberry-red flowers all summer and fall. Like most salvias, it doesn’t need much water and thrives in a sunny spot. Deer and rabbits leave it alone, but you’ll rarely see it without a visit from a bee, butterfly, or hummingbird. It bears fuzzy green foliage on a well-branched, upright plant and blooms from summer to fall.

Remember that soaking your plants at a less frequent rate is better than a light watering every day. Be sure to let the soil dry out in between waterings to let the roots breathe and prevent disease. This plant is notorious for its ability to withstand periods of drought. Salvia should be planted in a location that will allow at least one foot of space on either side, and will do best when given up to 2 or 3 feet. It does not tend to spread, therefore it is a great addition to landscapes, cottage gardens, and even patio planters.

Hummingbird Sage

This means that they will need to receive sun for at least 6-8 hours daily. This constant amount of sun will keep your Salvia producing consistent flowers all season long. These woody stems will aid the plant in winter and wind protection. Salvia is known for the ease in which cuttings will readily take root.

‘Wendy’s Wish’ Salvia

• Many species are used as herbs, as ornamental plants (usually for flower interest), and sometimes for their ornamental and aromatic foliage.
• The former has genuinely blue flowers, which is somewhat unusual and thus highly desirable.
• Salvia nemorosa ‘Lyrical White’ forms dense clumps of gray-green foliage, and grows about 24 inches tall and wide.
• The species has bright scarlet flowers, but some cultivars offer white, salmon, pink, lavender, burgundy, and orange blossoms.
• Like other salvias, autumn sage will attract bees and butterflies to your garden.

Mystic spires blue salvia (Salvia longispicata x farinacea ‘Mystic Spires Blue’) grows up to 3 feet in height, with spikes of blue flowers (hence its name). Butterflies love this variety, if you want to attract more to your garden. East friesland salvia (Salvia nemorosa) is another salvia plant with generous bloom periods, showing off their spiky purple flowers for the entire summer. If you deadhead this variety regularly, you will be rewarded with a second bloom in September. Plants in the genus Salvia are herbs, shrubs, or subshrubs and are generally perennial and aromatic. The leaves can be simple or compound and are arranged oppositely along the square stems.

Lanceleaf sage (Salvia reflexa), also known as Rocky Mountain sage, is an annual variety of salvia. It grows flower clusters in shades of white, blue, and purple. Hummingbird sage (Salvia spathacea) earned its name for the exact reason you’d expect–hummingbirds love it. It’s a semi-evergreen perennial that reaches up to 3 feet in height. Native to the California coast, it does amazingly well in dry, shady environments. Chinese sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is also known as red sage, despite its blue and purple flowers.

‘Black and Blue’ Salvia

A hummingbird magnet, ‘Black and Blue’ (Salvia guaranitica ‘Black and Blue’) displays spikes of rich cobalt-blue flowers that emerge from purple-black buds on dark stems. This perennial salvia plant is easy to grow and will reward you with gorgeous blooms from summer to fall year after year. The sage genus is especially diverse in Turkey and the Mediterranean and in Mexico and adjacent regions. Many of the Mexican species are attractive to hummingbirds, whereas the Old World species are attractive to bees. Most species have aromatic foliage, but the flowers lack fragrance.

‘Coral Nymph’ Salvia

• Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) is a little different because its color comes from its leafy bracts that look like big pink, purple, or white flower petals.
• Combine salvias alongside other plants with similar cultural needs of full sun and well-draining soil.
• Not only is Greek sage an excellent pollinator plant, but it also has medicinal and culinary uses.

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The former has genuinely blue flowers, which is somewhat unusual and thus highly desirable. Mealycup sage has an even longer bloom period than red salvia, producing flowers from May until frost. Salvia is a flowering plant in the mint family, and is also related to rosemary and culinary sage. Different types of salvia include shrubs, herbaceous perennials, biennials or annuals. The compact habit is suitable for borders, mass plantings and containers. It attains a height of more than 4 metres (13 feet) and has triangular 30-cm (12-inch) spikes of woolly scarlet corollas opening from magenta calyxes.

With over 900 species, it’s a diverse group with some fascinating characteristics. Salvia, often known as sage, is a fascinating plant with a rich history and diverse uses. From its role in traditional medicine to its place in modern gardens, this herb has much to offer. That’s right, it shares its lineage with other aromatic plants like basil and rosemary. This versatile herb isn’t just for cooking; it has been used in rituals, as a natural remedy, and even in art.

They add a burst of color to any garden but they can also work medicinally and for culinary purposes, such as for seasoning. ‘Pink Profusion’ (Salvia nemerosa) is bursting with radiant dark pink blossoms. This plant is a summer spectacle that’s resilient, easy-going, and Salvia Information thrives in almost any climate. To encourage its delightful reblooming habit, simply cut back the plant after flowering.

Experienced growers suggest feeding the plants annually, at the beginning of each spring. For the best results, a balanced slow-release granular feed can be used. Though you may be tempted to fertilize plants more frequently, excess feeding can lead to increased susceptibility to disease and loss of vigor. They need to be planted in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil.

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‘Evolution’ (Salvia farinacea ‘Evolution’) won an All-America Selections award for its masses of deep violet-purple flowers that appear from early summer into fall. It’s more compact than many other types of blue salvia and produces more flower spikes. Expand your garden’s color combinations with this plant; its flowers are several shades lighter than other blue salvias.

Salvias should not be grown in containers due to their large size but they thrive in garden beds. They can be planted outdoors once soil temperatures are above 55 degrees F. Gardeners love salvia for its resilience and ability to attract pollinators. Its diverse species, ranging from the common sage to the psychedelic Salvia divinorum, showcase its versatility. Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast or someone interested in herbal remedies, salvia has something to offer. Salvia, also known as sage, is a genus of plants in the mint family.

Salvia, commonly referred to as woodland sage, violet sage, or balkan clary, is an herbaceous perennial that is in the Lamiaceae family. The Lamiaceae family is also referred to as “the mint family” and is the largest family of the plant order Lamiales. Salvias are pollinator magnets and will attract many different species of bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. If using salvias to create a pollinator garden, make sure to also provide other resources for the pollinators.