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    Salvia littae

    Also Known As

    • Litta's Purple Sage
    • LITTEAS PURPLE SAGE

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-6'
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Salvia littae plant details

    Salvia littae is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall magenta flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and occasional water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia littae

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: magenta blooms in fall
    Uses: showy, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia littae

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    LITTEAS PURPLE SAGE - A small rounded leaf plant native to Oaxaca, Mexico. Likes semi shade growing to 4-6' in well drained soil. Hardy zone 9-11. In November spikes are covered up to 1' with fuzzy purple-magenta flowers. Spectacular.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Salvia littae plant

    How to Grow Salvia littae

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • magenta

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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