Bursting into bloom in early summer, perennial salvia develops bold spikes of purple, blue, or pink flowers atop pretty gray-green foliage. A sun worshipper, salvia isn't too fussy about soil type and will bloom again if you shear away the flower spikes after they fade. Perennial salvia grows about 18-24 inches tall and attracts hordes of bees and butterflies when in bloom. It pairs beautifully with black-eyed Susan and Coreopsis. Zones 4-9/
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