Salvia buchananii

Also Known As

Buchanan's Sage
Purple Autumn Sage
Salvia

Plant type

perennial, herb

size

H: 18"-24"
W: 12"-16"

planting zones

9a-11

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Salvia buchananii plant details

Salvia buchananii is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with green foliage. In fall and summer purple and red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia buchananii

Plant type: perennial herb
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: purple and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, purple stems, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia buchananii

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Calling hummingbirds, one and all: these large burgundy-red flowers are the best!; gardeners will enjoy them, too, with their purple stems and glossy aromatic foliage; they creep here and there very slowly. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

A lax perennial sub-shrub with attractive deep green glossy foliage. During the warmer months unusual furry deep pink tubular flowers are produced . A must have plant, for light shade, that always looks attractive.

By: Zephs

Herbaceous perennial to 2' high with a similar spread. Waxy, rich green leaves are about 2" long and widely spaced along the stems. Hairy, magenta flowers about 2" long in small clusters bloom in summer and fall. The plants in our garden produce flowers year round. Needs some protective shade, well-drained soils, and regular to moderate garden water. Hardy to 20F. Mexico.

By: Native Sons

Glossy green leaves and purple stems produce showy fuzzy velvety magenta flowers from April thru September attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Grows 18-24" tall and hardy to zone 8. Likes sun to part sun. Grown as an annual in northern areas. Great for containers.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

Spikes of 2" vivid fuchsia tubular fuzzy flowers are held atop the dark green rounded foliage from spring to fall on this compact growing Salvia. Buchanan's Sage is an excellent choice for containers or the garden where it is sure to attract Hummingbirds and Butterflies.