Salvia, the genus of the sage family, includes a variety of stunning perennial plants that brighten up any summer garden with whimsical lavender colored flower clusters. While it's stunning on its own ...

Q: I listened to your podcast earlier this summer, and in one of them you mentioned a perennial salvia that was blooming better than other types, but I can’t remember the name. Can you repeat what the ...

It may feel counterproductive to make plans for planting things when other flora around you is shedding leaves, but November ...

If you want to attract hummingbirds to your garden, there are lots — and I mean lots — of summer-blooming perennials to choose from. But one genus really stands out in my mind as a can’t-lose choice: ...

Mexican sage (Salvia leucantha) leads the purple parade each fall. This robust perennial will persist in the garden for up to ...

* What it is: Salvias are usually repeat bloomers, but this 2023 introduction from Darwin Perennials can keep blooming on and off from May through frost – especially if you’re good about deadheading ...

Planting in the fall can set your garden up for spring success. From bold peonies to earthy stonecrop, there's a range of ...

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 ...

While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their ...

Q: I have fallen in love with the new black and blue salvia. What can I do to encourage it to return year after year? My plants are spectacular! — Anne Page, email A: There are several different ...

Rub a leaf between your fingers, and you’ll know instantly from the minty fresh aroma that Salvia nemorosa belongs to the mint family. This charming, reliable and stalwart perennial should have a ...

After the recent weather whiplash, gardening might seem daunting — especially if you are a first-timer or just getting back in the planting game. Maintain hope; our gardens need us. The best attitude ...