Salvia, Hybrid Sage, Ornamental Sage 'Waverly'

While not the most elegant shrub this plant has been a workhorse
in the garden. It has bloomed first among the semi-hardy Salvias...Read More,
tolerates flooding, drought, alkalinity, clay and weeks of 100F+. temps.
Never a insect or disease problem and has stood a solid 8b Winter
without trouble. It should be pruned to remove spent spikes and cut
to the ground after the first hard freeze. Attracts bees and Hummers

For explanation of a Negative below see 'Phyllis Fancy' a similar Hybrid that's Not Heat or Cold Tolerant.

This salvia bloomed beautifully in partial shade, but died when the temperature reached 100 degrees.

This is a more new salvia that could be related to Salvia leucantha.

The leaves are beautiful green with veining while th...Read Moree flowers offer contrasting pale pink/white blooms.

It is not suitable for xeriscaping as it does need to be watered pretty regularly or it will droop.