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    Salvia purpurea

    Also Known As

    • Purple Sage

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 80"
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Salvia purpurea plant details

    Salvia purpurea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia purpurea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 24 - 80 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and winter
    Uses: serrated leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia purpurea

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An evergreen, herbaceous, perennial shrub. Pale green, serrated edged leaves are paired along erect, four angled, branching stems. From autumn to winter, one sided spikes of, pink-violet, tubular, hooded flowers are produced. Cut back in spring to the point of new growth at the base.

    By: Zephs

    Gardening facts about Salvia purpurea plant

    How to Grow Salvia purpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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