Salvia

There are many great salvias on the market that pollinators love. Let’s take a look at a couple of varieties. Rockin' Deep Purple is a stunning plant prized for its bold, vibrant blooms and pollinator-friendly nature. It produces deep purple, tubular flowers that grow in dense, upright spikes, reaching up to 2 to 3 feet tall. The flowers are velvety in texture and emerge from nearly black calyxes, creating a striking contrast that enhances their rich color. The blooms are arranged in a whorled pattern along the spikes, adding a dynamic, architectural element to gardens. Unplugged Pink Salvia features soft pink, tubular flowers that grow on sturdy, upright spikes, standing out beautifully against its deep green foliage. The flowers emerge from dark calyxes, creating a striking contrast that enhances their delicate pink hue. Blooming from late spring through fall, these salvia attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees, making them a pollinator-friendly choice. The foliage consists of lance-shaped, slightly serrated leaves with a pleasant fragrance when touched. As heat- and drought-tolerant plants, both of these plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil. Blooming continuously from spring to fall, these nectar-rich flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. I'm Eddie Smith, and I look forward to seeing you next time on Southern Gardening!