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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.

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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