Salvia namaensis
S. africana-lutea (S. aurea)
S. muirii
S. taraxacifolia
S. lanceolata
S. dentata
S. africana-caerulea

These are from Western Asia;
S. daghastanica
S. canescens v. daghastanica

Of course many will work in a container. For some species you would need a LARGE container.

SG

Jan (who's trying Salvia for the first time this year! :-D )

Some bloom in spring, some in summer, some in fall and some even in winter with protection where needed.

Oh! and then there are those that bloom from spring to frost.

SG

Well, that sounds good for containers (although "interesting foliage" could win a place in my containers too!)

So, for a 6 gallon container, shared with other annuals, who's going to bloom happily all summer??

Thank you,
Jan

What would be a good salvia for a tall container planter, in partial shade? I was thinking S. cacaliifolia, but I've never grown it (just bought one). Would it trail over the side, somewhat, since it's called "vine sage"? This container has ample room.

Another candidate for a tall container would be S. discolor, as this gets lost if planted in a border. This really needs to be seen at eye level, if not, certainly above other plants.

Annual Salvias, especially dwarf S. farinacea cultivars are all suitable. Also the short forms of S. coccinea.

If you get the chance to find S. styphelus, this would also be excellent, as it is small, tends to sprawl, with masses of large deep blue/violet flowers. I have found a few seeds this year, so may send some to Cabrillo.

S. tubiflora would also be an idea.

Robin.