Tall spikes of deep blue-purple flowers rise above fine-textured foliage on this columnar salvia, delivering vertical punch without taking up much ground. It thrives in heat and sun, blooming steadily from spring through fall frost.

Space salvias 12–18 inches apart in borders, cottage gardens, or mixed beds where you want height without shade. Water moderately once established and let the bees and hummingbirds find them — they will.