Salvia

Salvia (Salvia spp.) – 4–5 Inch Pot
Available in Jupiter, FL. at Urban Abundance.

Vibrant, showy, and buzzing with life—Salvia is a pollinator powerhouse that adds bold color and effortless beauty to South Florida gardens. With tall flower spikes in reds, purples, or blues and aromatic foliage, salvia is both ornamental and practical. A member of the Lamiaceae family, Salvia is a warm-season perennial flowering plant, celebrated for attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees to the garden.

Sold in a 4–5 inch pot, this resilient bloomer is perfect for borders, pollinator gardens, edible landscapes, and even containers.

Sunlight Needs: Full sun—6–8 hours daily for best flowering.
Watering Needs: Moderate to low. Once established, salvia is drought-tolerant and prefers to dry out between waterings.
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, average to rich garden soil. Avoid soggy roots. Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5.
Growth Habit: Upright bushy growth, typically 18–36 inches tall depending on variety.
Bloom Period: Spring through fall, with continuous flowering in South Florida’s long growing season.
Heat Tolerance: Excellent. Handles both heat and humidity with ease.
Special Features:

• Excellent pollinator plant—especially for hummingbirds and bees

• Long-blooming and easy to maintain

• Deer- and rabbit-resistant

• Adds height and vibrancy to garden beds

South Florida Notes: Plant salvia in fall, spring, or early summer. It thrives in South Florida’s subtropical climate and blooms nearly year-round when regularly deadheaded. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to encourage fresh flushes of growth and blooms.

Next steps after purchase:

• Transplant into full sun in well-drained soil

• Space 12–18 inches apart for airflow

• Water deeply but allow soil to dry between waterings

• Deadhead spent blooms to keep the flowers coming

• Cut back by 1/3 in late winter to refresh growth

This is a warm-season perennial flowering plant—meaning it comes back year after year in South Florida’s mild climate with minimal care.