Big Blue Salvia (Salvia Longispicata X Farinacea)
Hardiness Zones 7-10
Perennial
Height 2-3ft
Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought and heat tolerant
Blooms summer to frost
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native to Mediterranean
Adapts to most well drained soils. Does well in hot and dry conditions
Merleau Salvia (Salvia X Superba)
Hardiness Zones 4-9
Perennial
Height 16inches
Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought and heat tolerant
Blooms late spring, early summer to fall
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native to Mediterranean
Dry to medium well drained soils
Summer Jewel Red Salvia
Hardiness Zones 8-10
Annual
Height 20 inches
Deer and rabbit resistant. Heat, drought, and humidity tolerant
Blooms early summer to fall
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native to South Eastern US
Adaptable to well drained soils