Salvia Species (Sage or Salvia)
Salvias are a great source of blue or purple in the garden. They prefer full sun or light shade, well-drained soil and twice-a-week watering. Many interesting hybrid varieties are available.- Dorrii (Purple Sage) — 12 in. tall by 24 in. wide; purple flowers in July; native to Nevada
- Superba ‘May Night’ (May Night Salvia) — 3 ft. tall by 2 ft. wide; dark purple flowers from July-August
- Category: Perennial
- Water Use: Moderate
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Height x Spread: N/A
- Native: No
- Color: Blue, purple
- Bees: Yes
- Birds: No
- Butterflies: No
- Cut Flower: Yes
- Utility Tree: No
- Extra Maintenance: No
- Soil: Salt-tolerant
- Fall Color: No
- Bloom Time: Summer