There are lots of kinds of Salvia, including the red-flowered bedding plants, but there is a particular group of related species and hybrids that offer a dark-coloured contrast to the bright and soft ...

* Botanical name: Salvia nemerosa 'Caradonna' * What it is: A sun-loving, drought-tough perennial flower with long-lasting blue-violet flower spikes from late April into June. Attracts hummingbirds, ...