Salvia purpurea 'Lavender Lace'

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 6'-7'

planting zones

9a-11

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Salvia purpurea 'Lavender Lace' plant details

Salvia purpurea 'Lavender Lace' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia purpurea 'Lavender Lace'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 FT - 7 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and winter
Uses: easy-to-grow, evening garden, floriferous, fragrant foliage, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia purpurea 'Lavender Lace'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

FThe very definition of showy! With astoundingly fat 6-10” dangling panicles absolutely packed to overflowing with rich purple elongated 1-1.5” blooms against a background of soft and prettily veined green foliage. This large bushy Salvia reaches 6’x7’ if allowed to attain full size, with slightly downward arching stems. However, it can be maintained at a more compact size with a twice annual pruning. Known as a fall to spring bloomer, it can also bloom late spring to fall in milder summer areas. Hummingbirds go crazy for it, especially when their food sources are scarce, but large butterflies and bees also love it! Cut back hard after blooming. Reseeds for freebies. Deer resistant. Provide rich, compost, well-draining soil.

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How to Grow Salvia purpurea 'Lavender Lace'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- spring
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen