Salvias - butterfly attractors

Salvias are similar to penstemons in that they are hardy and produce beautiful flowers. They flower longer and attract butterflies and bees in addition to hummingbirds. Many have a strong scent which deters deer and rabbit from eating them. Salvias are easy growers, want full sun, regular water and do well on higher elevations. We have the following:

Pink Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii)

This evergreen shrub produces pink flowers from early summer to fall. Full sun to partial shade. Hummingbird plant. Low water. Not fussy about soil. Grows to 36" x 18".

Red Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii)

This evergreen shrub produces red flowers from early summer to fall. Full sun to partial shade. Hummingbird plant. Low water. Not fussy about soil. Grows to 36" x 18".

Red Littleleaf Sage (Salvia microphylla)

This evergreen shrub grows into a nice hedge (3' x 2') as the plant spreads by root runners. Produces sparse red flowers in the summer. Hummingbird and butterfly plant. Partial shade to full sun. Looks best with moderate water. Not fussy about soil.

Lipstick Autumn Sage (Salvia Greggii)

This evergreen shrub produces cherry red flowers from early summer to fall. Full sun to partial shade. Hummingbird plant. Low water. Not fussy about soil. Grows to 36" x 18".

Cleveland Salvia (Salvia clevelandii)

This evergreen shrub is native to the dry chaparral and coastal sage scrub below 3,000 feet in southern California. It produces spikes of amethyst flowers in May or June. Good hummingbird plant. Hardy to 15 degrees F. Full sun. Low water. Not fussy about soil. 4' x 4' at maturity.