A bushy perennial salvia, ‘Joan’ is a vibrant ... mid-dark green leaves and dark stems. Masses of luxuriant red-purple and deep burgundy blooms keep coming, from late spring to mid fall.

The attractive, dark green leaves ... nurseries and comes in white, purple, pink, lavender and bicolor. Sometimes called "annual salvia," it's actually a tender perennial that is just not hardy ...

Until the annuals gain full speed, early summer can lack color. But if we plan properly, June-blooming perennials can bridge ...

Not only are Rockin Deep Purple and Rockin ... hybrids and all have black or dark calyces, reminiscent of Salvia guaranitica or anise sage. They are touted to be perennial in zones 9 and warmer.

Q: I listened to your podcast earlier this summer, and in one of them you mentioned a perennial salvia that was blooming ... are held above the clean, dark green foliage, for a blooming height ...