Salvia Species, Annual Sage, Clary Sage, Painted Sage

The bracts are a bit subtle in color, but they are long lasting and attractive. The plants self-seeded prolifically in an area where I n...Read Moreeeded something to fill in. In fairness, those qualities wouldn't rate a positive from everyone, but it's been positive for me.

This plant grows and flowers very quickly and needs a lot of space. By now, mid-July, it has flowered itself out and, even with trimming,...Read More is fading. The colorful bracts are at the very tips of the inflorescences, and I don't find the plant itself attractive, so if I ever grow it again, would place it behind something shorter. I made the mistake of planting this in a barrel--it rapidly took over, creating a weedy mess. It wasn't worth the small amount of color that it provided.

A real easy grower. It puts out flowers all season, reseeds quickly. One of my favorites as an accent in the garden. Re-growth a little m...Read Moreore sparse the second time around. One of the last plants to go before frost set in.

Grows well from seed and blooms for several months, tolerating light frost. Seed can easily be collected, stored, and planted to propaga...Read Morete. Lasts well in the bed and in the vase.