Purple salvia perennials

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Salvia is a genus of plants in the mint family that consists of over 900 species. Some salvia plants, like common garden sage (Salvia officinalis) and

This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.

Bursting into bloom in early summer, perennial salvia develops bold spikes of purple, blue, or pink flowers atop pretty gray-green foliage. A sun worshipper, salvia isn't too fussy about soil type and will bloom again if you shear away the flower spikes after they fade. Perennial salvia grows about 18-24 inches tall and attracts hordes of bees and butterflies when in bloom. It pairs beautifully with black-eyed Susan and Coreopsis. Zones 4-9/

Hummingbirds, butterflies and honeybees fill the air when your **purple salvia** (_Salvia spp._) blooms. A magnet for wildlife, the salvias range from annuals to large shrubs. Among the purple salvias often found in gardens is perennial salvia (_Salvia nemorosa_), also known as meadow sage, and its many cultivars.

This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.

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Pruning Salvia

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