The triad of perennial salvias for desert gardens yields color, scent and cut flowers for little water. Knowing which ones to choose is crucial to making these amazing sub shrubs perform to their ...

The Unplugged group of salvias is doubling in size this year with the addition of Unplugged Red and the new passion of my heart, Unplugged White. I wrote about the group a few months ago but Unplugged ...

These hardy perennials can handle heat, drought, and tough conditions—so you can enjoy a beautiful garden with far less work.

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the mint family with more than 800 different types, from annuals and biennials to perennials and even some shrubby forms. Most are thought of as ornamentals, ...

Evolution salvia is a cultivar of mealycup sage (Salvia farinacea) and comes in two colors, white and purple. (Photo courtesy of the LSU AgCenter) Evolution salvia, bursting with purple and white ...

The Unplugged group of salvias is doubling in size this year with the addition of Unplugged Red and the new passion of my heart, Unplugged White. I wrote about the group a few months ago but Unplugged ...

Salvias are one of my go-to perennials for pots and have been for many years. Not only are they made of tough stuff, but they will flower for months on end. I’ve grown them everywhere, from window ...

A few years ago, I purchased a Salvia apiana, or white sage, at one of the Sacramento River Discovery Center’s plant sales. I knew it was a California native plant, and pretty drought resistant which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. close up salvia bloom - Wulingyun/Getty Images One is a staple in the kitchen, the other a cornerstone of flower gardens ...

Enjoy nonstop blooms with low-maintenance perennials that flower for months.