All Plants (S)

Perennial Herb/Subshrub: This is a selection from Salvia gesneriiflora 'Tequila', and has the same features but with a longer bloom season. Deer, drought and gopher resistant. Good border plant. Stems are brittle-cut so back in spring to encourage new growth. Good nectar source for hummingbirds. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring-fall. Color: red w/purple calyx. Size: 5-6' x 4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. Z9.

Perennial: Deer and rabbit resistant. Heat tolerant. Small, brilliant deep blue to purple blooms are produced on dark stems. Flowers from spring to hard frost. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained to dry soil. Loved by hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Native to southwestern US. Height: 18-24". Width 14-16". Water: moderate. Exposure: full. USDA Z7.

Perennial: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Excellent border plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-fall. Blooms are smaller than other S. greggii's. Bloom color: indigo purple. Height: 18". Sprawling habit. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z7.

Perennial Subshrub: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Tall border plant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Good cut flower. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: blue with dark violet-blue calyx. Size: around 4' x 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Perennial: Large clusters of bright coral flowers are surrounded by mauve colored calyxes that bloom from spring through fall. Deep green foliage with maroon stems have a well-branching habit. Blooms won't fade in the heat, forming a ball of color with no pruning or deadheading needed. Ht: 3-4'. Width: 3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate-dry. Hardy to 20-25. USDA Z9. PPAF

Large clusters of deep fuchsia flowers are surrounded by mauve colored calyxes that bloom from spring and keep going through to summer. Deep green foliage with maroon stems have a well-branching habit. Ht: 24-36". Full sun/part shade.

Perennial Herb: Tolerates drought & deer. Mexico native. A woody based plant with lush, rich green leaves with a reddish hue. Great for borders, beds, containers & city/coastal/cottage/Mediterranean gardens. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: large "rosebuds" open to fuzzy, tubular rose-magenta flowers. Ht: 3-6 ft. Width: 4-6 ft. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z7.

Herbaceous Perennial: Evergreen. Deer resistant. Native to Mexico. Gorgeous & fast growing, cut back old growth in spring to reduce size & weight. Grows from the base & sends up flowering stalks that may need support. Needs protection from strong winds. Long, tubular clusters of fuzzy flowers attract hummingbirds, bees & butterflies. Blooms: fall-spring. Color: fuchsia-purple. Ht: 6-10 ft. W: 4-6 ft. Expos: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8-10.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Fire retardant. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bushy shrub that produces long, slender velvety spikes. Bloom time: spring-fall. Foliage color: grayish-green with whitish-colored undersides. Bloom color: dark purple with dark purple calyx. Height: 3-5'. Width: 3-5'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Fire retardant. Attracts butterflies and hummingibrds. Bushy shrub that produces long, slender velvety spikes late in the season. Good border, container or cut flower plant. Bloom color: pure white. Height: 2-3'. Width: 2-3'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9.

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Fire retardant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bushy shrub that produces long, slender velvety spikes late in the season. Bloom color: white with purple calyx. Height: 3-4'. Width: 3-4'. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z9. Sunset Zones 10-24.

Perennial Shrub: Evergreen. Native to California. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. More prostrate and has broader, greyer leaves than the species. New growth is apple green that becomes grey-white with warmer temps. Great ground cover for borders or on slopes for erosion control. Attracts butterflies. Bloom time: spring. Bloom color: light pinkish-purple. Height: 2-3'. Spread: 8-10'. Water: dry. USDA Z9.

Shrub: CA native. Found as a seedling at Las Pilitas Nursery. Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Good border plant. The fragrant light violet-blue flowers are held in ball-like clusters over fragrant grey foliage. Very tough and easier to grow than S. clevelandii. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: spring-summer. Height: 3-6'. Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z7.

Perennial: A dwarf form of the Salvia 'Indigo Spires' and more hardy Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer - fall. Bloom color: purple-blue. Ht: 2-3' Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. Hardy to 0-10 degrees USDA Z8. PPAF

Subshrub: Deer resistant. Native to Colombia, Peru and Bolivia. This stately Salvia has large grey-green triangular shaped leaves with prominent veins that hold flower spikes that rise above the foliage. Great in borders. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: true blue. Height: 4-6 feet. Width: 4-6 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9. Can grow back from roots, if tops have frozen.

Shrub: Evergreen. Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Very easy to grow. Foliage and flowers smell like grapes or lavender (depending on who you ask). Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: lavender-blue. Height: 8'. Spread: 6'. (but can be pruned to stay smaller). Exposure: sun. Water: dry. USDA Z8.