Salvia splendens 'Lighthouse Purple'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-12

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Salvia splendens 'Lighthouse Purple' plant details

Salvia splendens 'Lighthouse Purple' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer burgundy and pink flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia splendens 'Lighthouse Purple'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: burgundy and pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, heart-shaped leaves, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia splendens 'Lighthouse Purple'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Awesome garden performance! An ongoing supply of luscious upright 12" spikes create an unforgettable show from early-mid Summer to frost above a multi-branching and bushy base of glossy blue-green heart shaped foliage. Rich violet-purple tubular flowers to 2” long held in large deep plum-purple calyces form thick, densely packed spikes (photo shows early bloom) to 5" across! Fast and easy to 3' x 2'. Plant one or plant a mass – you'll be impressed! Loamy, composty soil is the ticket. Hummers. Deer resistant! Hardy to 30 °F.