This 75cm-tall shrubby perennial salvia produces masses of creamy yellow and peach blooms. To guarantee hardiness, plant 'Sierra San Antonio' in full sun with adequate drainage.
The stunning hybrid salvia 'Love and Wishes' blooms from June to November. Its rich red-purple blooms, deep burgundy stems, and neat growth make it ideal for pots. Will grow in sun or moderate shade.
In comparison to other salvias, Salvia 'Flower Child' has a more compact growth shape. The deeper, blue-green foliage is strikingly contrasted with bright pink blossoms.
Look no farther than 'Javier' for garden drama. Bright mauve-purple blooms contrast with lime green foliage as silky black buds unfold. Approximately 65cm tall and drought-tolerant.
Woody salvia 'Purple Velvet' has rich purple blooms on 1m-tall stalks. The calyces are downy. Lacks hardiness, therefore winter protection is needed.
Salvia 'Dyson's Joy' is a vibrant bi-colored hybrid for arid gardens. It blooms from May to November and is hardy in most places with full light and adequate drainage. Can reach 60cm.
Ideal for tough salvia. Purple branches with luminous violet blossoms attract pollinators. Salvia 'Serenade' grows to 70cm in moderate shade or full sun.
Salvia 'Cambridge Blue''s cornflower-blue blooms contrast attractively with the rich green leaves. In colder climates, mulch or raise tubers like dahlias. Careful of slugs, which like tender shoots.