Salvia
flower
Hummingbird and butterfly magnet. Annual types bloom all summer; perennial types (S. nemorosa) rebloom if cut back by half after the first flush. Drought-tolerant once established.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–11
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 18 in. between plants
- Space needed
- A 2×2 ft block of the bed
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Good companions
Recommended varieties
- May Nightboth
S. nemorosa — AAS winner, deep violet-blue spikes, perennial.
- Victoria Blueboth
Compact annual with true blue flowers — long blooming.
- Black and Bluestart
S. guaranitica annual — black calyxes and brilliant blue flowers, hummingbird favorite.
Add Salvia to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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