Salvia 'Betsy's Choice'

Also Known As

Salvia x 'Betsy's Choice'
Betsy's Choice Salvia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

8a-11

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Salvia 'Betsy's Choice' plant details

Salvia 'Betsy's Choice' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Salvia 'Betsy's Choice'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Salvia 'Betsy's Choice'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deep purple, 2" long tubular flowers adorn tall sturdy stems from late spring to fall on this vigorous perennial Salvia. Betsy's Choice Salvia originates from the garden of noted Salvia author Betsy Clebcsh. It is definitely vigorous so give this one room to grow and it is sure to be adored by hummingbirds. Provide a full to mostly sunny location in a well-drained, average moist, fertile soil. Betsy's Choice Salvia is very similar to Amistad and Purple Majesty. Like Purple Majesty it does not produce the tubers that so many S. guaraniticas do. In the northern portions of its range provide a breathable winter mulch to help ensure its return in the spring.

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Gardening facts about Salvia 'Betsy's Choice' plant

How to Grow Salvia 'Betsy's Choice'

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- blue
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen