Salvia yangii (Russian Sage 'Blue Jean Baby') pollinator friendly Rattlesnake Master blooms from June

Rattlesnake Master blooms from June until September and the flowers have a sweet honey like scent

its flower attracts pollinators and its fruit is eaten by various birds

Cowpen Daisy is a reliable summer bloomer

It is long-lived

The brown disc flowers in the center have a pleasant chocolate scent

Salvia yangii (Russian Sage 'Blue Jean Baby') pollinator friendly Rattlesnake Master blooms from JuneRussian Sage loves the heat, the sun and is drought tolerant once established. In fact, it dislikes wet feet and needs good drainage. If you love lavender but not its fussiness, Russian Sage makes a great replacement. It looks stunning planted in groupings, mixed with other perennials such as Rock Rose, or planted as a specimen. Its silver green foliage and lavender flowers provide good texture, color, and contrast to many other summer flowering