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Discover Salvia plants with vibrant, long-lasting blooms and aromatic foliage. Perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, these easy-to-grow plants thrive in sunny, well-drained areas. Ideal for pollinator gardens, Salvias offer stunning colors and low maintenance for a beautiful garden.
Transform your garden with the vibrant allure of Salvia plants. Known for their flamboyant, long-lasting blooms and aromatic foliage, Salvias are a must-have for any garden enthusiast. These plants are a delight for the senses and a magnet for pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
| Feature | Details |
| Botanical Name | Salvia spp |
| Common Name | Salvia, Sage |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Water Needs | Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established) |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring to Fall |
| Flower Colors | Purple, Blue, Pink, Red, White |
| Foliage | Fragrant, often silvery-green |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping, or Sprawling |
| Height | 12" to 48" (varies by variety) |
| Spacing | 12" to 24" apart |
| Attracts | Hummingbirds, Butterflies, Bees |
| Resistant To | Deer, Drought, Pests |
| Uses | Borders, Pollinator Gardens, Cottage Gardens, Containers |
| Cold Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-9 (varies by variety) |
Flamboyant Blooms: Enjoy a spectacular display of flowers in brilliant shades of blue, purple, pink, red, white, or yellow. Salvia’s flower spikes bloom from late spring through fall, often until the first frost.
Pollinator Magnet: Salvia’s nectar- and pollen-rich flowers attract and sustain bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making them perfect for native, butterfly, or pollinator gardens.
Aromatic Foliage: The foliage on this fragrant plant varies widely in shape, texture, and color, adding an extra layer of interest to your garden.
Versatile Growth: Salvia includes herbs, subshrubs, and shrubs that can grow rapidly to between 1 and 5 feet tall and wide. Most are perennial in warm climates and often grown as annuals in colder regions.
At Wayside Gardens, we curate a diverse selection of salvia plants, ensuring gardeners can find the perfect variety for any landscape. Explore these standout selections:
Salvia nemorosa – Also known as Woodland Sage, these varieties are a garden favorite with compact and clump-forming purple-blue flower spikes that bloom reliably from late spring through summer. Its neatly mounded habit and drought resistance make it ideal for borders, mass plantings, and cottage gardens.
Salvia guarantica – Also known as Ornamental or Anise-Scented Sage, this tall, graceful salvia plant features deep cobalt-blue blooms that are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. Its aromatic foliage and airy structure make it a beautiful addition to mixed borders and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Sunlight: Plant Salvia in a location that receives full sun to light shade for the best results.
Soil: Ensure well-drained, average soil for optimal growth.
Watering: Water regularly but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Salvia is quite drought tolerant, making it an excellent choice for xeriscapes.
Maintenance: Low maintenance and easy to grow, Salvia is generally pest- and disease-resistant. It’s also rabbit- and deer-resistant.
Salvia is a large genus with about 900 to 1000 species, including around 50 plants native to North America. Whether you’re growing them for culinary, medicinal, or ornamental purposes, Salvia plants will bring vibrant color and life to your garden. Trust Wayside Gardens to provide the best quality Salvia plants for your gardening needs.
