All Plants (S)

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.

Perennial Shrub: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Tall border plant and cut flower. Good for under tree canopies. Beneficial plant for insects, butterflies & hummingbirds. Stunning blooms have chartreuse calyces that hold vibrant violet-blue tubular flowers. Size: 4-6' x 4-6'. Exposure: part shade. Water: moderate. USDA Z9.

Shrubby Herb: Evergreen. Deer and gopher resistant. Drought tolerant. Woody shrub for borders and cut flowers. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red, white or red & white bicolor, or all three. Height: 3 feet. Exposure: sun/part shade. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z8.

S. microphylla x S. involucrata. Profuse bloomer of deep raspberry pink flowers with fragrant dark green foliage. Exposure: sun/part shade. Prefers soil with good drainage. Bloom time: spring-fall. Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Height: 24-36”. Spread: 24-36”.

Shrubby Herb: Evergreen. Deer, drought & gopher resistant. One of the most intense red-flowering varieties, contrasts beautifully w/its dark chocolate stems & calyxes. Medium-sized flowers are profuse on this large woody shrub. Good in background plantings, in a border or as a cut flower. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blm time: summer-fall. Bloom color: red. Size 3' x 3'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. Z8.

Shrubby Herb: Evergreen. Deer, drought & gopher resistant. A new littleleaf sage from the breeders of Love and Wishes. Unique flower color combined w/large flower size & great compact, bushy habit. Eye-catching icy blue flowers early summer through fall. Good in background plantings, in a border or as a cut flower. Attracts bees, butterflies & hummingbirds. Bloom color: pale blue w/hints of lavender. Size 2-3' x 1.5-2.5'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod./dry. Z8.

Perennial Herb: Tolerates drought, deer & gophers. A colorful magnet for pollinators with spikes of light blue flowers spring-fall. Excellent border, rock garden, pot & edge plant. Goes well under garden roses. Combines nicely with Achillea (yarrow). Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Size: 14-16" x 18-20". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z3. PPAF

Perennial: Soft rose pink blooms w/deep purple calyces make beautiful cut flowers. Compact, well-branched habit make it great for borders and containers. Can be cut back hard after bloom to rejuvenate the green foliage. Bloom time: spring-summer. Attracts butterflies, bees, & hummingbirds. Heat tolerant. Exposure: full sun. Water: moderate. Size: 14” x 14”. Habit: mounded. USDA Zone 5.

Perennial Herb: Tolerates drought, deer & gophers. Excellent border, rock garden, pot & edge plant. Goes well under garden roses. Combines nicely with Achillea (yarrow). Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Blooms: summer-fall. Color: violet with purple-black stems. Size: 1.5-2.5' x 3'. Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. (syn. S. x sylvestris, S. superba)