5.9K views · 288 reactions | Perennial salvias (also known as “sage”) are mainstays of the midsummer garden border—blooming summer to autumn! Planted in the spring, these aromatic beauties are great for cutting and beloved by bees and butterflies—plus, they’re drought-tolerant! Learn more about Salvia and how to grow it yourself in the Flower Gardener's Handbook: Almanac.com/FGH | The Old Farmers Almanac | Facebook

Classic combos for your cottage garden design. Download my plant pairing guides for full sun or shade, or use some of the list below! Mercury Rising coreopsis & Larkspur Excelsior Foxglove & @david_austin_roses Southern Charm Verbascum & Giant Allium Strawberry Seduction Yarrow & Catmint Cinderella Milkweed & Magnus Coneflower Shirley Temple Peony & Bridal Wreath Spirea Helen Von Stein Lamb’s Ear & Very Fine Wine Weigela Old Faithful Peony & Caradonna Salvia Indian Spring Hollyhocks & Wild Berga