Southern Living Plant Collection Salvia
Best low maintenance perennial for attracting hummingbirds to sunny gardens.
A high-performance perennial that delivers continuous, vibrant red blooms without the need for constant deadheading. Its sterile, vigorous nature makes it an ideal, low-maintenance choice for adding reliable color to sunny garden beds or patio containers throughout the season.
$21.27
at
Home Depot
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking consistent, high-impact color throughout the growing season
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to create a thriving backyard wildlife habitat
- Busy homeowners looking for beautiful results with minimal pruning effort
Who should skip it
- Northern gardeners in cold climates requiring reliable perennial winter survival
- Landscapers with heavily shaded yards or limited southern exposure
- Xeriscaping fans or those in drought-prone areas with restricted irrigation
Performance breakdown
Bloom persistence
Sterile genetics ensure non-stop color from spring through the first frost.
Maintenance effort
Self-cleaning habit eliminates the tedious chore of constant deadheading.
Pollinator appeal
Vibrant scarlet spikes act as a reliable beacon for local bees.
Growth vigor
Establishes quickly and fills garden beds with dense, healthy foliage.
Environmental adaptability
Thrives in various light conditions, from full sun to partial shade.
Container suitability
Compact, upright habit makes it an ideal centerpiece for patio pots.
Key Specs
Light Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Watering Needs
Medium
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower Color
Scarlet-Red
Growth Rate
Vigorous
Special Features
Sterile cultivar, self-cleaning
Plant Type
Perennial
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