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    Salvia iodantha

    Also Known As

    • Mexican Fuchsia Sage

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6'-10'
    • W: 4'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Salvia iodantha plant details

    Salvia iodantha is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In winter purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia iodantha

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in winter
    Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia iodantha

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An evergreen, herbaceous, perennial shrub. Pale green, red stalked leaves are paired along erect, four angled, branching stems. From autumn to winter, one sided spikes of, rich magenta, tubular, hooded flowers are produced. Cut back in spring to the point of new growth at the base.

    By: Zephs

    This gorgeous, fast-growing, robust & long-lived Salvia will thrill you with its showy & profuse bloom from Fall thru Winter. Bright fuchsia-colored, fuzzy, tabular flowers are held in dense whorled clusters 6” long on many-branching stems. Salvia iodantha is tall, from 6-10’ & up to 6’ across, with many stems arising from the base. The lovely, rich, mistletoe green foliage is held densely up to the flower clusters. If not cut back regularly, this Salvia will lean with the weight of its blooms & so is best placed against a fence or wall. Cut back severely after bloom for more compact growth. Loved by hummers! Grow in rich soil with at least a once a week watering. Hardy to 20 °F?

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Salvia iodantha plant

    How to Grow Salvia iodantha

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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