Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

Also Known As

Salvia nemerosa 'Amethyst'
Amethyst Balkan Clary
Amethyst Steppe Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-30"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

5a-10b

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Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' plant details

Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst' is a broadleaf evergreen 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 well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia nemorosa 'Amethyst'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

With the violet-blue tones of the blossoms, and the similar but rosier shades of the enduring calyxes and prominent streaks that mark the leafy upright flower stems, this richly colored Salvia is a jewel. With wavy-edged foliage, this long bloomer exhibits a handsome fullness. Softening the edge of our pathway in the company of Origanum 'Ed Carmine', a violet theme is created, while the addition of Kniphofia 'Border Ballet' adds a lively splash of melon to the picture.

By: Digging Dog Nursery

A clumping, evergreen, herbaceous, perennial. Mid - dark green, coarsely textured, 10cm long, lance shape leaves grow from a woody rootstock, to form dense mounds. From spring to late autumn, erect spikes of rosy-purple flowers appear in profusion on leafy stems growing flat to the ground. Cut back each stem as it finishes, more will come from the centre.