Buy Salvia buchananii 'Velvet Slipper'

Also Known As

Velvet Slipper Buchanan's Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 8"-12"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

9a-11

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Salvia buchananii 'Velvet Slipper' plant details

Salvia buchananii 'Velvet Slipper' is a slow-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and spring magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia buchananii 'Velvet Slipper'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: magenta blooms in fall and spring
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, long-blooming, purple stems, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia buchananii 'Velvet Slipper'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Perennial salvia producing bright magenta flowers from late spring to autumn on purple stems shared with shiny green leaves. Slow growing, to only 1 ft tall and wide, these tuck into the garden they can have good drainage and some protection from the hottest sun. Not one of the drought tolerant salvias, these expect to stay moist in summer. Evergreen in USDA zone 10 and frost hardy into the upper teens F, so best thought of as USDA zone 9 and treated tenderly.