Salvia ringens

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"
W: 18"

planting zones

9a-11

Salvia ringens plant details

Salvia ringens is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia ringens

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia ringens

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Such a charming Salvia, I can’t help but admire it every time I walk past. The 3’ tall flower stems wave numerous blue-purple flowers all Summer like flags saying to the bees (& garden admirers) “Here I am!”. The robust stems rise above low foliage that stays to 18” tall & wide, perfect for smaller gardens or a front of the border position. I’ve enjoyed seeing this Salvia’s flowers pop against the orange foliage of Stipa arundinacea, just mix in some Erigeron glaucus ‘Wayne Roderick’ for a lovely, long-blooming purple/orange combo. Native to the Balkans, Salvia ringens is drought tolerant & long lived, as long as it gets good drainage. The leaves are purported to have antimicrobial properties & are useful against infections.