Genus

Native to dry slopes along the central and southern California coast, Penstemon centranthifolius is notable for its glaucous blue-grey foliage and 3 to 4 foot tall spikes of tubular, scarlet red flowers. Flowers bloom mid spring into mid summer and are...

A perennial native to the western United States and southern California high deserts, Firecracker Penstemon grows in small mounds of cupped, lanceolate foliage that bear tall spikes of tubular, scarlet red flowers in spring and summer. Needs good...

Native to dry, inland mountain ranges, Penstemon palmeri is useful for bringing color to desert gardens. Features glaucus blue foliage and blooms in spring with dramatic stalks of large-mouthed flowers. Flowers are pale pink to lavender with dark stripes...

Desert Penstemon is native to southwestern United States where it grows in inland deserts and plateaus. It forms a shrub up to 3 feet wide and tall with large, serrated, blue-green foliage, similar to Penstemon spectabilis. Blooms mid to late spring with...

Widespread in the southern California chaparral, scrub, and woodland communities, Showy Penstemon is an evergreen perennial notable for its large, sharply-toothed leaves and violet and electric blue flowers. Flowers naturally vary in color, taking on...

Salvia Allen Chickering is one of the many Salvia clevelandii x Salvia leucophylla hybrids available on the market. It has grey green leaves and attractive whorls of light purple/medium blue flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies love to feed on the...

Salvia Allen Chickering is one of the many Salvia clevelandii x Salvia leucophylla hybrids available on the market. It has grey green leaves and attractive whorls of light purple/medium blue flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies love to feed on the...

A fast-growing Salvia guaranitica hybrid, ‘Amistad’ blooms late spring into fall with tall spikes of large, deep purple flowers on near-black bracts. Flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies. Can grow 4 to 5 feet tall within a year although...

Salvia ‘Anthony Parkker’ is thought to be a cross between Salvia leucantha 'Midnight' and Salvia elegans (pineapple sage). Flowers are a very deep purple color. Heavy bloomer. Grows very quickly and requires pruning a few times per year to maintain a...

Salvia ‘Anthony Parkker’ is thought to be a cross between Salvia leucantha 'Midnight' and Salvia elegans (pineapple sage). Flowers are a very deep purple color. Heavy bloomer. Grows very quickly and requires pruning a few times per year to maintain a...

Salvia Aromas is one of the many Salvia clevelandii x Salvia leucophylla hybrids available on the market. It has grey green leaves and attractive whorls of light purple/medium blue flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies love to feed on the nectar...

Salvia Aromas is one of the many Salvia clevelandii x Salvia leucophylla hybrids available on the market. It has grey green leaves and attractive whorls of light purple/medium blue flowers. Hummingbirds and butterflies love to feed on the nectar...