Tall spikes in shades of pink reach upward on this annual salvia, bred to rise well above the foliage and make a real vertical statement in the garden or a vase. The narrow habit means you can tuck several into tight spaces—they won't sprawl or demand much room.

Plant in sun and average soil once the worst heat of late spring is past, or pick up flats in August for a second show before the first hard freeze. Water when the soil dries out and deadhead spent flowers to keep new ones coming all season long.