Purple salvia landscaping

Salvia is a genus of plants in the mint family that consists of over 900 species. Some salvia plants, like common garden sage (Salvia officinalis) and

Salvia vs. Veronica: Let's end this debate once and for all by having a detailed look at all the differences between these plants!

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This guide profiles the prettiest varieties of salvia plants to grow in gardens. Learn about different salvia plants and their care details.

PRACTICAL, graphic, surprising and poetic: A good path is a garden godsend. Whether it's softening a compact, angular backyard, or wending through a sprawling rural park, a path (or two) adds a design element that delights the eye and directs the feet.

Hummingbirds, butterflies and honeybees fill the air when your **purple salvia** (_Salvia spp._) blooms. A magnet for wildlife, the salvias range from annuals to large shrubs. Among the purple salvias often found in gardens is perennial salvia (_Salvia nemorosa_), also known as meadow sage, and its many cultivars.

It is worth learning how to prune salvia if you have added this beautiful garden to your plot. A good cut will not only keep your borders and vases looking their best all year long, it will also...

Read our step-by-step guide on how to deadhead salvias. Learn when and why you should prune your salvia plants, as well as tips for a quick and easy deadheading process!