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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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA iodantha (syn. S. michoacana)
Mexican Fuchsia Sage, Scandent Mexican Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA leucantha 'Midnight'
Mexican Bush Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA leucantha 'Variegata'
Variegated Mexican Bush Sage

Perennial Herb or Subshrub: Tolerates drought, deer & gophers. Fire retardant. Much smaller & more compact than the species. Yellow & green variegated foliage give the plant an interesting look even before bloom season. Attracts butterflies & hummingbirds. Bushy shrub that produces long, slender velvety spikes late in the season. Bloom color: purple w/purple calyx. Height: 2-3'. Width: 2-3'. Exp.: sun/part shade. Water: mod.dry. USDA Z8.

SALVIA leucophylla 'Point Sal Spreader', Mexican Purple Sage, Gray Sage SALVIA leucophylla 'Point Sal Spreader'
Mexican Purple Sage, Gray Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA macrophylla
Peruvian, Baby, Arrow Leaf, Big Leaf or Wild Sage

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.

SALVIA melissodora, Grape Scented Sage SALVIA melissodora
Grape Scented Sage

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.

SALVIA mexicana 'Limelight', Mexican Sage SALVIA mexicana 'Limelight'
Mexican Sage

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.

SALVIA microphylla 'Hot Lips', Cherry Sage, Baby Sage, Little Leaf Sage SALVIA microphylla 'Hot Lips'
Cherry Sage, Baby Sage, Little Leaf Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA microphylla 'Pink Pong'

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”.

SALVIA microphylla 'Red Velvet', Cherry Sage, Baby Sage, Little Leaf Sage SALVIA microphylla 'Red Velvet'
Cherry Sage, Baby Sage, Little Leaf Sage

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.

Photo unavailable SALVIA microphylla 'So Cool Pale Blue'
Cherry Sage, Baby Sage, Little Leaf Sage

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.

SALVIA nemerosa 'Bumblesky', Meadow Sage SALVIA nemerosa 'Bumblesky'
Meadow Sage

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

Photo unavailable SALVIA nemerosa 'Sensation Medium Deep Rose'
Meadow Sage

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.

SALVIA nemorosa 'Caradonna', Meadow Sage, Hybrid Sage SALVIA nemorosa 'Caradonna'
Meadow Sage, Hybrid Sage

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)

SALVIA nemorosa 'East Friesland' ('Ostfriesland'), Meadow Sage, Hybrid Sage SALVIA nemorosa 'East Friesland' ('Ostfriesland')
Meadow Sage, Hybrid Sage

Perennial Herb: Tolerates drought, deer and gophers. Excellent border, rock garden, pot and edge plant. Goes well under garden roses. Combines nicely with Achillea (yarrow). Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom time: summer-fall. Bloom color: purple. Size: 18-24" x 18". Exposure: sun. Water: moderate/dry. USDA Z5. (syn. S. x sylvestris, S. superba)

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