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SALVIA africana-lutea (S. aurea), Beach Salvia or Brown Salvia SALVIA africana-lutea (S. aurea)
Beach Salvia or Brown Salvia

A woody shrub that tolerates seaside conditions and attracts birds, butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Use in borders, rock gardens or containers. Blooms: yellow aging to rusty orange. Growth: 3'+ x 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate water (water well at least once a month). Drought tolerant. USDA Z9-10.

Photo unavailable SALVIA africana-lutea (S. aurea)
Beach Salvia or Brown Salvia

A woody shrub that tolerates seaside conditions and attracts birds, butterflies & hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Use in borders, rock gardens or containers. Blooms: yellow aging to rusty orange. Growth: 3'+ x 3-4'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate water (water well at least once a month). Drought tolerant. USDA Z9-10.

Photo unavailable SALVIA cacaliifolia
Ornamental Sage

Perennial: Deer resistant. Nice border plant. Almost ever blooming in mild climates. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom color: gentian blue. Height: 2-3 feet. Prefers high shade & good drainage. Water: moderate. USDA Z9-Hardier with some root protection (pine boughs around crown, etc).

SALVIA chamaedryoides, Germander's Sage SALVIA chamaedryoides
Germander's Sage

Perennial: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Compact shrub with grayish-green foliage. Good in borders and small hedges. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer. Bloom color: true blue. Height: 1-3 feet. Width: 4 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable SALVIA chiapensis
Chiapas Sage

Perennial: Has a long bloom season, especially in warm climates. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Good border & container plant. Produces wispy spikes of fuzzy reddish pink flowers. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate. Drought tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Size: 2-3' x 3-4'. USDA Z9. In cold climates, grow in pots and protect in winter.

SALVIA coccinea 'Snow Nymph', Texas Sage SALVIA coccinea 'Snow Nymph'
Texas Sage

Self-sowing Annual: Deer, drought and gopher resistant. Nice bedding, container and border plant. Short lived but self-sowing. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Very long bloom time from summer-fall. Bloom color: white. Height: 1-2 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable SALVIA discolor
Ornamental Sage

Perennial: Deer, drought and gopher resistant. Nice border plant with clustered flowers that are held on white hairy, sticky stems. An unusual, interesting look. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: nearly black. Height: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Photo unavailable SALVIA discolor
Ornamental Sage

Perennial: Deer, drought and gopher resistant. Nice border plant with clustered flowers that are held on white hairy, sticky stems. An unusual, interesting look. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: nearly black. Height: 3-4 feet. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Deep Ocean', Mealycup Sage SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Deep Ocean'
Mealycup Sage

Perennial: Native to the south-central United States, such as Texas & New Mexico. Vigorous and free-flowering. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Excellent border, rock garden, pot and edge plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: dark violet-blue w/white eye. Height: 12-24". Width: 12-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Deep Ocean', Mealycup Sage SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Deep Ocean'
Mealycup Sage

Perennial: Native to the south-central United States, such as Texas & New Mexico. Vigorous and free-flowering. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Excellent border, rock garden, pot and edge plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: dark violet-blue w/white eye. Height: 12-24". Width: 12-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Pure White', Mealycup Sage SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Pure White'
Mealycup Sage

Perennial: Native to the south-central United States, such as Texas & New Mexico. Vigorous and free-flowering. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Excellent border, rock garden, pot and edge plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: pure white. Height: 12-24". Width: 12-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Pure White', Mealycup Sage SALVIA farinacea 'Sallyfun Pure White'
Mealycup Sage

Perennial: Native to the south-central United States, such as Texas & New Mexico. Vigorous and free-flowering. Drought tolerant. Deer resistant. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. Excellent border, rock garden, pot and edge plant. Bloom time: spring-fall. Bloom color: pure white. Height: 12-24". Width: 12-24". Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

Photo unavailable SALVIA forsskaolii
Indigo Woodland Sage

Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Native to Bulgaria & the Mediterranean. A beautiful & hardy variety that thrives in part shade. Whorls of widely spaced, but very showy, violet-blue, two-lipped flowers on long stems w/white streaks & yellow markings on the lower lip. Nice border plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Size: 2-3' x 2-3'.. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Photo unavailable SALVIA forsskaolii
Indigo Woodland Sage

Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Native to Bulgaria & the Mediterranean. A beautiful & hardy variety that thrives in part shade. Whorls of widely spaced, but very showy, violet-blue, two-lipped flowers on long stems w/white streaks & yellow markings on the lower lip. Nice border plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Size: 2-3' x 2-3'.. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Photo unavailable SALVIA forsskaolii
Indigo Woodland Sage

Perennial: Deciduous. Drought tolerant. Deer & gopher resistant. Native to Bulgaria & the Mediterranean. A beautiful & hardy variety that thrives in part shade. Whorls of widely spaced, but very showy, violet-blue, two-lipped flowers on long stems w/white streaks & yellow markings on the lower lip. Nice border plant. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Size: 2-3' x 2-3'.. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z6.

Photo unavailable SALVIA gesneriiflora 'Mole Pablano'
Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA gesneriiflora 'Mole Pablano'
Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA greggii 'Blue Note'
Autumn Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA greggii x lycioides 'Nuevo Leon'
Autumn or Cherry Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA greggii x lycioides 'Nuevo Leon'
Autumn or Cherry Sage

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.

SALVIA guaranitica 'Black & Blue', Mint Scented Sage SALVIA guaranitica 'Black & Blue'
Mint Scented Sage

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.

SALVIA guaranitica 'Black & Blue', Mint Scented Sage SALVIA guaranitica 'Black & Blue'
Mint Scented Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA hybrid 'Ember's Wish'

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

SALVIA hybrid 'Wendy's Wish', SALVIA hybrid 'Wendy's Wish'

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA involucrata
Rosebud Salvia, Rosy-leaf Sage

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.

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