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Salvia verticillata ssp. amasiaca
Also Known As
- Lilac Sage
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 10"-14"
- W: 12"-18"
planting zones
- 6a-10b
Salvia verticillata ssp. amasiaca plant details
Salvia verticillata ssp. amasiaca is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia verticillata ssp. amasiaca
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 10 IN - 14 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia verticillata ssp. amasiaca
- USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Lower in habit at 14 inches tall and spreading this salvia extends its season of interest with colorful whorled purple calyces.
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How to Grow Salvia verticillata ssp. amasiaca
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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