Flower Tour: Trio of Color

Penstemon, salvia and day lilies - all perennials.

Salvia

This salvia has been in a pot for about 5 years. Neglected each winter, it returns in the spring and blooms until frost.

Hummingbirds Like Blue, Too

While red is the traditional color that attracts hummingbirds, they like blue, too. This one is feeding on black and blue salvia.

Hot Lips Salvia

Sometimes called Hot Lips Sage - this is a perennial is zones 8-10. That's just outside our range, so I may dig it, cut it back and put it in the garage for the winter. I grows fast to about three feet. Well-liked by bees and hummingbirds.

Salvia Second Bloom

This potted salvia is on its second bloom.