Perennial Plants for Low-Maintenance Australian Gardens

What Makes a Great Australian PerennialA great Australian garden perennial should: return reliably for many years; tolerate the neglect of summer holidays; require minimal water once established; flower for at least 6–8 weeks; and integrate naturally with the Australian landscape aesthetic.Salvias: The Most Reliable PerennialsSalvia leucantha (Mexican sage) produces spectacular purple velvet spikes from late summer through winter. Salvia greggii and hybrids flower almost continuously. Salvia g…