Salvia plants, also known as sages, are prized for colorful flower spikes, long bloom seasons, aromatic foliage, and outstanding garden value. This diverse group includes compact border plants, upright perennials, and larger shrubby sages with flowers ranging from soft blue and purple to vivid red, pink, and white.

Most Salvias perform best in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Water needs and cold tolerance vary by species, so choose a variety suited to your climate and planting site. Many flowering sages attract hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies, making them useful additions to pollinator gardens, cottage borders, native plantings, containers, and water-wise landscapes.

For a California native species with silvery foliage, see our White Sage. For rich purple flowers over a long season, explore Salvia Amistad. Pair sages with other plants selected for sunny, lower-water gardens in our Drought Tolerant Perennials collection.

Growing help: Read our complete guide to growing and caring for Salvia for planting, watering, pruning, and seasonal-care advice.

Shop Annie’s collection of Salvia plants and flowering sages below.