Salvia x sylvestris 'Negrito'

Also Known As

Salvia nemorosa 'Negrito'
Negrito Sage

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9b

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Salvia x sylvestris 'Negrito' plant details

Salvia x sylvestris 'Negrito' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia x sylvestris 'Negrito'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and summer
Uses: rare, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia x sylvestris 'Negrito'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Studded with radiant bluish violet flowers, crowded spires rise above a low growing shapely bed of textured green crimple-edged leaves. Persistent darker purple calyxes festoon the long lasting floral splendor, extending interest well after the tubular petals are spent. A compelling European cultivar that is hard to find in this country, 'Negrito' makes an ideal trouble free companion for the rosy hues of Origanum 'Lizzie's Hybrid #2' and Sedum 'Red Cauli'.