Ornamental Salvias Horticulture Ornamental Salvias Salvias are a diverse group of plants consisting of over 750 species. Several species are excellent ornamentals. The following salvias are attractive ornamentals for the home landscape. Red salvia produces masses of brilliant red flowers atop deep green foliage. White, pink, burgundy, and purple flowering varieties are also available.
Red salvias are excellent plants for annual beds and borders.
They perform best in well- drained soils in full sun. Plants will bloom throughout the summer if the spent inflorescences are periodically removed. Scarlet salvia is easy to grow. It is heat and drought tolerant. Scarlet salvia also has few insect and disease problems.