Salvia splendens 'Paul'

Also Known As

Salvia splendens 'Van Houttei Paul'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'

planting zones

10a-11

Salvia splendens 'Paul' plant details

Salvia splendens 'Paul' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia splendens 'Paul'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: long-blooming, showy bracts, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia splendens 'Paul'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

You have to love the vigor of this plant. It is earlier blooming than S.s. Van Houttei, with purple flowers accented by dusky plum purple bracts. It also gets a bit taller, ar 3-4'. We like it combined with Coleus 'Jungle Love' and Cuphea hyssopifolia 'Aurea'.