Mystic Spires Salvia compact strawberry tree With its striking red bark

With its striking red bark and showy clusters of white flowers

The long and wide

juicy berries in summer

Also known as a Freeman maple (Acer x freemanii 'Jeffsred')

The unique flowers split lengthwise into 6 segments at the tip resembling "claws"

Mystic Spires Salvia compact strawberry tree With its striking red barkSalvia 'Mystic Spires' is an attractive herbaceous perennial featuring spires of indigo blue flowers spring through fall on a compact bush up to two feet tall and as wide. More compact than the original Indigo Spires, Mystic Spires is excellent when used in front of taller shrubs. As with other sages, some maintenance may be needed to keep its form compact, and to keep the plant at its best.