Description
Salvia (Perennial Sage)
Salvia spp.
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Water Needs
Low to Moderate
Low to Moderate
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3 – 9
USDA Zones 3 – 9
Height / Spread
1.5–3 ft / 1.5–2.5 ft
1.5–3 ft / 1.5–2.5 ft
Bloom Time
Late Spring – Early Fall
Late Spring – Early Fall
About Salvia
Perennial Salvia, or Ornamental Sage, is an indispensable garden workhorse admired for its dense, upright spires of densely packed, tubular blossoms resting above aromatic gray-green foliage. Blooming abundantly in deep royal purple, violet-blue, indigo, magenta, pink, and white, Salvia provides long-lasting, reliable vertical color in sunny flower borders, walkways, and mass landscapes.
Key Features
- Pollinator Powerhouse: Essential nectar producer for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds throughout the entire summer season.
- Drought & Heat Tough: Highly heat tolerant once established and handles dry summer spells effortlessly.
- Deer & Rabbit Resistant: Aromatic, herbal foliage naturally repels deer, rabbits, and other grazing pests.
- Repeat Bloomer: Pruning back spent flower stems rapidly triggers fresh growth and a second heavy bloom display.
Grower’s Tip: Plant Salvia in a full-sun location with light, well-draining soil. After the initial spring bloom finish, shearing the plant back by about one-third will encourage a neat, bushy habit and stimulate secondary flushes of flowers late into autumn.
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